ZUCCHINI CHEESE PANCAKES

Zucchini Cheese Pancakes image

Provided by Marian Burros

Time 30m

Yield 20 pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3/4 pound zucchini
1 pound russet or Idaho potatoes
1/2 cup coarsely grated Parmigiano Reggiano
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1 whole egg
2 egg whites
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Nonstick pan spray

Steps:

Wash, trim and grate the zucchini, using the grating blade of a food processor. Squeeze out the excess liquid with your hands.
Peel the potatoes, and cut them into long strips. Process the potatoes, using the julienne blade of a food processor. Squeeze out the excess liquid with your hands.
Combine the zucchini, potatoes, cheese, flour, baking powder and chives, and mix well.
Beat the whole egg and whites, and stir into the batter, along with the pepper.
Heat a nonstick pan until it is very hot; reduce the heat to medium-high, and spray with nonstick spray.
Spoon heaping tablespoons of batter into the pan, and flatten slightly. Brown on one side; turn and lightly brown on the second side. Serve with light sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 43, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 59 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams