GOLDEN ZUCCHINI PANCAKES

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If your garden is overflowing with zucchini this time of year, make these incredible pancakes to use it up. We squeeze the zucchini well before using to remove excess moisture. -Terry Ann Dominguez, Silver City, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 8 zucchini pancakes.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups shredded zucchini
2 large eggs
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1 tablespoon butter
Marinara sauce, warmed, optional

Steps:

Place zucchini in a colander to drain; squeeze well to remove excess liquid. Pat dry., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, garlic, salt, pepper and oregano until blended. Stir in flour just until moistened. Fold in zucchini and onion., Lightly grease a griddle with butter; heat over medium heat. Drop zucchini mixture by 1/4 cupfuls onto griddle; flatten to 1/2-in. thickness (3-in. diameter). Cook until golden brown, 4-5 minutes on each side. If desired, serve with marinara sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 510mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges