With only one test of these hearty pancakes, they’ve turned into a favorite lunch, snack and dinner in our house. Try them heated with a little grated cheese on top, or serve with yogurt. These look prettiest when you use black sesame seeds.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (200 grams) whole-wheat flour or whole-wheat pastry flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) toasted sesame seeds or black sesame seeds
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 ½ cups (300 grams) cooked brown rice
- 1 bunch scallions, sliced
- 6 ounces spinach leaves (baby spinach or stemmed bunch spinach)
- 2 ounces (1/2 cup) crumbled feta
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (16 servings)
129 calories; 5 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 16 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 5 grams protein; 28 milligrams cholesterol; 284 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
16 pancakes
Preparation
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and turmeric. Stir in the sesame seeds
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and whisk in the buttermilk, milk and canola oil. Quickly whisk in the flour mixture and fold in the brown rice and scallions
- Steam the spinach over 1 inch of boiling water for 2 minutes, or just until wilted. Rinse with cold water, squeeze out excess water and chop. Stir into the pancake batter, along with the feta
- Heat a griddle or a large skillet, either nonstick or seasoned cast iron, over medium-high heat. Brush with butter or oil. Use a 1/4-cup ladle or cup measure to drop 3 to 4 tablespoons of batter per pancake onto your heated pan or griddle. Cook until they are brown on the edges and bubbles break through, 3 to 4 minutes, then carefully slide a spatula underneath and flip them over. Cook on the other side until pancakes are nicely browned. Serve hot
- Advance preparation: The pancakes can be frozen for a few months and keep for a couple of days in the refrigerator. Reheat in a low oven or in a microwave.
30 minutes
Dining and Cooking