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Zucchini Pancakes

If you have fresh herbs handy—cilantro, basil, or mint— stir some into the batter. They add a wonderful flavor to the finished dish.

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Zucchini Pancakes

Kitchen Gear
  • Box grater
  • Colander
  • Large bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cup
  • Sharp knife (adult needed)
  • Cutting board
  • Large skillet
  • Tablespoon
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  • 3 cups shredded zucchini (about 2 medium-sized zucchini) 
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2⁄3 cups whole-wheat flour
  • 3⁄4 cups crumbled feta cheese
  • 4  scallions, greens and whites, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 
   

Serves: 4

Instructions
  1. Put the shredded zucchini in the colander and sprinkle with the salt. Set the colander in the bowl.
  2. Using your hand, press down on the zucchini so that as much liquid as possible drains out into the bowl. Stir the zucchini and repeat. Throw away the liquid.
  3. Put the zucchini in the bowl and add the eggs, flour, cheese, and scallions. Mix well.
  4. Put the skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium. When the skillet is hot (flick some water on—it should dance and evaporate immediately), add the oil.
  5. Using the tablespoon, scoop blobs of the zucchini mixture from the bowl and spread it into a round, flat nest on the skillet: it should make a circle that's about 2 inches wide and 1/4 inch thick. Repeat to fill the skillet.
  6. Cook until the bottoms are deeply golden, about 5 minutes, then turn the pancakes over and cook 5 more minutes. Repeat with the remaining mixture. 

Notes
  • Top this: Serve with plain yogurt.