Zucchini Pancakes

Ingredients

For the pancakes

• 3 medium zucchini, shredded
• Salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 3 scallions, finely chopped
• ⅓ cup finely chopped dill
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 4 to 6 tablespoons vegetable oil, more as needed

For the yogurt sauce

• ⅔ cup plain yogurt
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon salt

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (12 servings)

    150 calories; 11 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 6 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 7 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 5 grams protein; 59 milligrams cholesterol; 271 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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12 pancakes

Preparation

For the pancakes

1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Place zucchini in a colander over a bowl, and mix with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Allow to drain for five minutes. Transfer to a cloth kitchen towel, and squeeze hard to extract as much moisture as possible. Squeeze a second time; volume will shrink to about half the original.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine zucchini and eggs. Using a fork, mix well. Add flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, olive oil, feta, scallions, dill and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well, add baking powder, and mix again.
3. Place a cast iron skillet or other heavy skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and heat until shimmering. Place heaping tablespoons of zucchini batter in pan several inches apart, allowing room to spread. Flatten them with a spatula if necessary; pancakes should be about 3/8 inch thick and about 3 inches in diameter. Fry until golden on one side, then turn and fry again until golden on other side. Repeat once or twice, frying about 5 to 6 minutes total, so pancakes get quite crisp. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels, and keep warm in oven. Continue frying remaining batter, adding more oil to pan as needed. Serve hot.
4. For yogurt sauce: In a small bowl, combine yogurt, garlic and salt. Mix well, and serve on the side or on pancakes.

30 minutes