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Savory Summer Pancakes Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 carrot (3 oz.), peeled
  •  About 1/2 c sour cream
  • 1 russet potato (8 oz.), peeled
  • 2 zucchini (about 6 oz. total), rinsed & ends trimmed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  •  About 3 tbsps olive oil
  • 1/2 c plus 2 tbsps sliced fresh basil leaves

Directions
  • Step #1 In a large bowl, salt, beat egg, & pepper to mix.
  • Step #2 Using a food processor/blender or the large holes on a hand grater, carrot, coarsely shred zucchini, & potato.
  • Step #3 Add shredded vegetables, 1/2 c basil, & flour to egg mixture; stir just to mix.
  • Step #4 Pour 1 tbsp oil into a 10- to 12-inch nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat; when hot, three or four at a time, drop batter in 1/4-c portions into pan, & flatten with bottom of measuring c or the back of a spoon into about 3 1/2-inch rounds.
  • Step #5 Cook, turning as needed, until browned & crisp on both sides, 6 to 8 mins total.
  • Step #6 Transfer pancakes as cooked to an ovenproof platter & keep warm in a 200° oven.
  • Step #7 Repeat to cook remaining pancakes, adding more oil to pan as necessary.
  • Step #8 In a small bowl, mix sour cream with remaining 2 tbsps basil.
  • Step #9 Serve pancakes warm, topped with sour cream mixture (see notes).
  • Enjoy the Savory Summer Pancakes recipe

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