LOW-CAL ZUCCHINI PANCAKES WITH LOW-FAT BASIL DRESSING

Low-Cal Zucchini Pancakes with Low-Fat Basil Dressing image

I am a believer that you do not have to compromise taste to eat well. I came up with this recipe from leftover veggies in my fridge. Enjoy!!

Provided by lowcal-cook

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini Fried Zucchini Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 serving cooking spray
2 large zucchinis, shredded
½ cup chopped sweet onion
½ cup chopped carrot
½ cup garbanzo bean flour
¼ cup dry onion soup mix
3 egg whites
1 cup light mayonnaise
⅓ cup water
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
10 leaves chopped fresh basil

Steps:

Heat a large skillet sprayed with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
Stir zucchinis, onion, carrot, garbanzo bean flour, onion soup mix, and egg whites together in a bowl until well mixed. Divide zucchini mixture into 6 equal portions and shape into large patties.
Pan-fry zucchini patties in the hot skillet until brown and crispy, about 3 minutes per side.
Place mayonnaise, water, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and basil in a food processor; pulse until mixture is smooth. Drizzle over zucchini pancakes to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 624.8 mg, Sugar 12.8 g