Zucchini Pancakes
Here's a way to use up the pulp leftover from the Summer Squash Skins recipe. It makes a nice side dish with roasted chicken or as part of a Sunday brunch Makes 10 pancakes, enough for 5 or more servings.


Ingredients:

11/2 pounds zucchini, shredded, salted
and squeezed

2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 cup minced onion
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons canola oil
Nonfat sour cream (optional)


Instructions:
1. Put shredded zucchini in a mixing bowl with remaining ingredients except oil and sour cream.

2. Put oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.

3. Add 1/4 cup of zucchini mixture and form a pancake.

4. Continue adding more pancakes but don't crowd the pan.

5. Cook about 4 minutes on each side.

6. Keep pancakes warm in a low oven until all are done.

7. Serve topped with nonfat sour cream, if desired.




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