Best Turkish Zucchini Pancakes Recipes

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TURKISH ZUCCHINI PANCAKES



Turkish Zucchini Pancakes image

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Yield Makes about 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound zucchini, trimmed, coarsely grated
2 cups chopped green onions
4 eggs, beaten to blend
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill or 1 1/2 tablespoons dried dillweed
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoons dried
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 3 ounces)
2/3 cup chopped walnuts (about 3 ounces)
Olive oil

Steps:

  • Place zucchini in colander. Sprinkle zucchini with salt and let stand 30 minutes to drain. Squeeze zucchini between hands to remove liquid, then squeeze dry in several layers of paper towels.
  • Combine zucchini, chopped green onions, 4 eggs, flour, chopped dill, parsley, tarragon, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper in medium bowl. Mix well. Fold in crumbled feta cheese. (Zucchini mixture can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Cover tightly and refrigerate. Stir to blend before continuing.) Fold chopped walnuts into zucchini mixture.
  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Place baking sheet in oven. Cover bottom of large nonstick skillet with olive oil. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, drop zucchini mixture into skillet by heaping tablespoonfuls. Fry until pancakes are golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer each batch of pancakes to baking sheet in oven to keep warm. Serve pancakes hot.

TURKISH ZUCCHINI PANCAKES



Turkish Zucchini Pancakes image

A delicious Mediterranean side dish--try it when you're in the mood for something a little different! Makes a good accompaniment to Lebanese chicken. Simple fare, fit for company!

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 20 pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb zucchini, trimmed and coarsely grated
2 cups chopped green onions
4 eggs, beaten to blend
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill (or 1 1/2 T. dried dillweed)
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon (or 2 t. dried)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 3 oz.)
2/3 cup chopped walnuts (about 3 oz.)
olive oil

Steps:

  • Place zucchini in colander, sprinkle with salt and let stand 30 minutes to drain.
  • Squeeze zucchini between hands to remove liquid and then squeeze dry in several layers of paper towels.
  • Combine zucchini, green onions, eggs, flour, chopped herbs, salt,and pepper in medium bowl and mix well.
  • Fold in feta cheese.
  • (Zucchini mixture can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Cover tightly and refrigerate. Stir to blend before continuing.) Fold walnuts into zucchini mixture.
  • Preheat oven to 300°.
  • Place baking sheet in oven.
  • Cover the bottom of a large non-stick skillet with a thin layer of olive oil.
  • Heat skillet over medium high heat.
  • Working in batches, drop zucchini mixture into skillet by heaping tablespoonfuls.
  • Fry until pancakes are golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Transfer to baking sheet in oven to keep warm.
  • Serve pancakes hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.3, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 45.6, Sodium 119, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1, Protein 3.3

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