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Crispy homemade zucchini pancakes recipe on a white plate with sour cream and herbs, photographed from above on a white kitchen table.

Zucchini Pancakes Recipe

Crispy, golden zucchini pancakes made with fresh zucchini, herbs, and cheese — a light, healthy breakfast or side dish for the whole family.
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cupcakes
Calories: 145kcal
Cost: $6

Equipment

  • 1 Box grater or food processor
  • 2 Mixing bowls
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Kitchen towel or cheesecloth
  • 1 Large skillet
  • 1 Spatula
  • — Paper towels
  • — Measuring cups/spoons
  • — Cutting board & knife

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini grated and drained
  • ½ cup grated cheese cheddar or feta
  • 2 eggs large
  • ¼ cup chopped herbs such as dill or parsley
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ cup flour all-purpose
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil for frying
  • 2 tablespoon grated onion

Instructions

  • Grate zucchini and place in a towel; squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
  • In a bowl, mix grated zucchini, onion, garlic, cheese, and herbs.
  • In another bowl, whisk eggs, salt, pepper, and baking powder.
  • Fold the egg mixture and flour into the zucchini mixture until just combined.
  • Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the pan and flatten slightly.
  • Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Flip once.
  • Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
  • Serve warm with your favorite dip or yogurt.

Notes

For extra crispiness, make sure to squeeze out all the water from the zucchini. Serve with sour cream, yogurt, or a garlic dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 120g | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.5g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 320mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg