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Spinach Potato Pancakes

Spinach Potato Pancakes on a plate
Makes: 4 Servings

This versatile veggie dish makes a tasty snack or appetizer. Serve with applesauce on the side.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups zucchini, shredded
  • 1 medium potato, peeled and shredded
  • 1/4 cup medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/2 cups spinach leaves, chopped and steamed
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • applesauce (optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Combine the first eight ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Stir in egg and mix well.
  4. Drop batter in 1/4 cup sizes onto a well-greased hot griddle and flatten to form patties.
  5. Fry until golden brown; turn and cook until the second side is lightly browned. Drain on paper towels and serve with applesauce, if desired.

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Source:

University of Maine Cooperative Extension

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 101
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 51 mg
Sodium 181 mg
Carbohydrates 18 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 5 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 35 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 465 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 101
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 51 mg
Carbohydrates 18 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 5 g
Minerals
Calcium 35 mg
Potassium 465 mg
Sodium 181 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 44 mg
Phosphorus 106 mg
Selenium 9 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 52 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mcg
Vitamin C 15 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 45 mcg
Folate 43 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 57 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1/2 ounces
Vegetables 3/4 cups