Ingredients:
2 cups shredded zucchini
2 large eggs
1 egg white
¼ cup skim milk
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup all–purpose flour
1/3 cup whole wheat flour
2/3 cup corn meal
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dill
½ teaspoon black pepper
Yield:
10, 2 inch cakes
Directions:
- Combine the zucchini, eggs, egg white, milk and olive oil.
- Stir until just mixed.
- Add the remainder of ingredients into zucchini mixture. For added zip, substitute Pepper Jack cheese for the Mozzarella, add 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno pepper or ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
- Stir until moistened.
- Spoon the batter onto a lightly greased griddle or large non-stick skillet to form 2 inch cakes.
- Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
- Turn and cook on the other side for 3 to 4 minutes. Serve.
Nutritional Analysis:
80 calories
2 g fat
0 g saturated fat
30 mg cholesterol
140 mg sodium
10 g carbohydrate
1 g fiber
1 g sugar
4 g protein
YouTube Video:
Kentucky Proud Project
County Extension Agents for Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Kentucky, Dietetics and Human Nutrition Students
June, 2012
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