Zucchini And Carrot Pancakes With Basil Chive Cream Good Dinner Mom Recipes

EASY ZUCCHINI CARROT PANCAKES

Steps:

• Using a food processor with a grater (shredder) attachment (or a box grater), shred the zucchini and place it in a fine mesh strainer (with a bowl below). Sprinkle salt over the zucchini and give it a gentle toss. Set aside for 10 minutes.
• In the meantime, prepare and measure the other ingredients (except the olive oil, salt and optional toppings *(see first note) and place them in a large bowl.Then, using your hands, squeeze the grated zucchini to drain excess liquid (it's okay if it is not completely dry) before adding it with the other ingredients.
• Combine the ingredients until well incorporated.
• Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of olive oil, swirling the skillet to cover the surface. Scoop ⅓ cup of the mixture in the pan and gently press down with a spatula to form a pancake **(see second note). Repeat the process until the pan is filled with pancakes, but the pancakes are not touching.
• Pan-fry until golden-brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel. Add another tablespoon of the olive oil to the skillet and repeat the frying process until the mixture runs out.
• Garnish with additional fresh parsley and serve with sour cream or plain Greek yogurt if you like. Best enjoyed immediately.

ZUCCHINI PANCAKES WITH BASIL CHIVE CREAM

Steps:

• Make basil chive cream:
• Blend sour cream, water, basil, chives, and salt in a blender until smooth and pale green. Chill until ready to serve.
• Make pancakes:
• Put zucchini in a colander and toss with salt. Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes, then wrap zucchini in a kitchen towel and twist towel to wring out as much liquid as possible. Transfer zucchini to a large bowl and stir in flour, sugar, and pepper.
• Beat egg whites with a pinch of salt using an electric mixer until they just hold stiff peaks, then gently fold into zucchini mixture.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Working in batches of 5, spoon 2 tablespoons batter per pancake into skillet, flattening slightly with back of spoon. Cook pancakes, turning once, until golden brown, about 3 minutes total, transferring as cooked to paper towels to drain and adding more oil to skillet as necessary.
• Serve immediately, with basil chive cream.

ZUCCHINI CARROT PANCAKES

Steps:

• Combine the eggs, salt and pepper in a medium bowl and beat with a whisk until frothy.
• Gradually beat in the zucchini, carrot, scallion, and herbs. keep beating as you sprinkle in the flour.
• Place a griddle or skillet over medium heat. After a few minutes, spray with cooking spray. At this point, you may also melt in a little butter if you wish.
• When the griddle is hot, use a 1/4 cup measuring cup with a handle to scoop up batter and pour it onto the hot griddle. Cook for 4-6 minutes on each side, or until golden and crisp.
• Serve hot, plain or topped with a dab of sour cream or yogurt and some minced fresh mint leaves.
• For a special touch, serve with a side fo mushrooms and pass a small dish of Mango ketchup or Tomato jam. Enjoy!

MOM'S ZUCCHINI PANCAKES

Steps:

• Blot grated zucchini with paper towels to remove moisture. Stir zucchini, eggs, and onion in a large bowl. Mix flour, Parmesan cheese, baking powder, salt, and oregano in a separate bowl; stir mixture into zucchini until batter is just moistened.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drop rounded spoonfuls of zucchini batter into hot oil; pan fry until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain pancakes on a paper towel-lined plate.

TURKISH ZUCCHINI PANCAKES

Steps:

• Place zucchini in colander. Sprinkle zucchini with salt and let stand 30 minutes to drain. Squeeze zucchini between hands to remove liquid, then squeeze dry in several layers of paper towels.
• Combine zucchini, chopped green onions, 4 eggs, flour, chopped dill, parsley, tarragon, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper in medium bowl. Mix well. Fold in crumbled feta cheese. (Zucchini mixture can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Cover tightly and refrigerate. Stir to blend before continuing.) Fold chopped walnuts into zucchini mixture.
• Preheat oven to 300°F. Place baking sheet in oven. Cover bottom of large nonstick skillet with olive oil. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, drop zucchini mixture into skillet by heaping tablespoonfuls. Fry until pancakes are golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer each batch of pancakes to baking sheet in oven to keep warm. Serve pancakes hot.