Ingredients
2 medium zucchini
2 eggs
2 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons grapeseed oil, or any other frying oil
Salt
Instructions
1
Grate the zucchini into a bowl using the large grating side of a box grater. Let the zucchini sit for two to three minutes, then squeeze out excess water.
2
Stir in the flour and add the egg. Mix well with a fork. Season with salt.
3
Heat the oil in a heavy duty sauté pan or skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot but not smoking, lower the heat to medium-low and drop heaping teaspoon of zucchini batter into the pan. Cook the pancakes about one and half minutes on each side, until browned.
4
Place the pancakes on a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Serve warm.
Key Points About Ingredients:
- Zucchini is over 90% water, so squeezing out excess moisture after grating is essential for achieving crispy, well-browned pancakes rather than soggy ones.
- Grapeseed oil has a high smoke point and a neutral flavor, making it ideal for pan-frying these delicate pancakes without overpowering the mild zucchini taste.
- Using only 2 tablespoons of flour keeps these pancakes light and nearly gluten-free-friendly, letting the fresh zucchini flavor shine through in every bite.
- Eggs act as the primary binder in this recipe, holding the grated zucchini together and contributing richness without the need for heavy batter ingredients.
Key Nutritional Insights:
- Zucchini is low in calories and rich in vitamin C and potassium, making these pancakes a nutritious choice for a light snack or side dish.
- Each pancake contains a modest amount of healthy polyunsaturated fats from grapeseed oil, which may support heart health when consumed as part of a balanced diet.
- With minimal flour and no added sugar, these pancakes have a very low carbohydrate count, making them suitable for low-carb or gluten-conscious eaters.
- The eggs provide a good source of choline and B vitamins, supporting brain function and energy metabolism in every serving.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size1
- Amount per serving
- Calories42
- Standard DV% Daily Value*
- Total Fat3.5 g72 g4.86%
- Saturated Fat0.4 g20 g2%
- Trans Fat0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat2.2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat0.7 g
- Cholesterol23 mg300 mg7.67%
- Sodium55 mg2300 mg2.39%
- Total Carbohydrate1.8 g275 g0.65%
- Dietary Fiber0.3 g28 g1.07%
- Total Sugars0.6 g
- Added Sugars0 g50 g0%
- Sugar Alcohal0 g
- Protein1.4 g50 g2.8%
- Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)5 mcg20 mcg25%
- Calcium9 mg1300 mg0.69%
- Iron0.2 mg18 mg1.11%
- Potassium95 mg4700 mg2.02%
- Vitamin A95 mcg900 mcg10.56%
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)4.5 mg90 mg5%
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)1.2 mg15 mg8%
- Vitamin K2.8 mcg120 mcg2.33%
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.03 mg1.2 mg2.5%
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.05 mg1.3 mg3.85%
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)0.2 mg16 mg1.25%
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)0.05 mg1.7 mg2.94%
- Folate10 mcg400 mcg2.5%
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)0.07 mcg2.4 mcg2.92%
- Biotin2.5 mcg30 mcg8.33%
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.2 mg5 mg4%
- Choline28 mg550 mg5.09%
- Phosphorus28 mg1250 mg2.24%
- Iodine2 mcg150 mcg1.33%
- Magnesium8 mg420 mg1.9%
- Zinc0.2 mg11 mg1.82%
- Selenium3.2 mcg55 mcg5.82%
- Copper0.03 mg0.9 mg3.33%
- Manganese0.08 mg2.3 mg3.48%
- Chromium0.5 mcg35 mcg1.43%
- Molybdenum1.2 mcg45 mcg2.67%
- Chloride40 mg2300 mg1.74%
