FETA ZUCCHINI PANCAKES

Feta Zucchini Pancakes image

Guests at our farmhouse bed and breakfast see zucchini in our garden one day and savor it in these moist and flavorful pancakes the next. They make a refreshing side dish and a unique use for excess zucchini.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 eggs, separated
4 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the egg yolks, zucchini, feta cheese, onions, flour, mint, salt and pepper; fold in egg whites. , In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of oil over medium heat; drop four 1/3 cupfuls of batter into skillet. Fry for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat, making two more batches with remaining oil and batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 228mg cholesterol, Sodium 638mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.