How to Make Corn and Zucchini Pancakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re looking for a delicious and unique way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, look no further than these Corn and Zucchini Pancakes. This recipe takes two classic summer vegetables – corn and zucchini – and combines them in a savory pancake that makes for a perfect side dish or even a light meal on its own.

These pancakes are not only flavorful, but they are also a great way to use up any excess zucchini and corn you may have on hand. The ingredients are simple and e...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup fat-free buttermilk
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels, cut from the cob
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • ¼ cup grated onion
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • olive oil cooking spray

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 pancakes

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  • Whisk buttermilk, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, Parmesan cheese, egg, olive oil, salt, baking powder, and pepper together in a medium bowl until smooth. Stir in corn, zucchini, onion, basil, and garlic.
  • Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup batter into the pan to make a 3-inch fritter. Repeat to make 3 more fritters in the skillet. Cook until edges are firm and bottom is golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until the other side is golden brown, about 2 minutes more. Transfer to a baking sheet and place in the preheated oven to keep warm. Repeat to make remaining pancakes.
  • Serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    79 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 13mg
    • Sodium: 205mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 49mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 149mg