Savory Zucchini Pancakes with Sour Cream
Savory Zucchini Pancakes with Sour Cream These pancakes are a great way to use up all that excess zucchini this summer. They're fluffy, savory, and absolutely delicious. Serve them with your favorite toppings, like sour cream, salsa, or guacamole. To make the pancakes, combine the zucchini, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop the batter by spoonfuls into the hot oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
Zucchini pancakes are a classic summer dish, and for good reason. They're a great way to use up all that excess zucchini, and they're absolutely delicious. But what if you could make them even better? That's where this recipe comes in. These pancakes are made with a combination of all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour, which gives them a slightly heartier texture. They're also seasoned with a generous amount of salt and pepper, which helps to bring out the natural flavor of the zucchini. And finally, they're cooked in a combination of butter and olive oil, which gives them a beautiful golden brown crust. The result is a pancake that is fluffy, savory, and absolutely irresistible. Serve them with your favorite toppings, like sour cream, salsa, or guacamole, and enjoy!
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 large zucchini, grated
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
  3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Drop the batter by spoonfuls into the hot oil.
  6. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
  7. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Why It Works
  • The combination of all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour gives the pancakes a slightly heartier texture.
  • The generous amount of salt and pepper helps to bring out the natural flavor of the zucchini.
  • The combination of butter and olive oil gives the pancakes a beautiful golden brown crust.