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Turnip Pancakes

Turnip Pancakes

8 Ratings
8 Ratings
Recipe Image
plate of turnip pancakes on a plate
Makes: 6 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

A great way to try turnips. Full of vegetables and packed with flavor, turnip pancakes will satisfy audiences of all ages.

Ingredients

Pancakes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 cups grated turnip
  • 1 cup grated carrot
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for cooking)
Dipping Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, pepper, egg, garlic, soy sauce, and water in a bowl until smooth.
  3. Stir in the turnip, carrot, and green onion
  4. Heat half of oil in a large skillet over medium heat (350 °F in an electric skillet). Pour about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake into skillet. Flatten with a fork into a 3-inch circle.
  5. Cook until edges look dry and bottom is golden, about 3 to 4 minutes. Turn once. Cook until bottom is golden and crispy. Repeat with remaining batter, adding remaining oil as needed. Pancakes will be moist in the center.
  6. Combine dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Serve with warm pancakes.

Notes

No rice vinegar? Try apple cider vinegar instead.

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Source:

Food Hero
Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 2 pancakes
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 164
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 31 mg
Sodium 346 mg
Carbohydrates 24 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 5 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 42 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 244 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 164
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.3 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 5 mg
Cholesterol 31 mg
Carbohydrates 24 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 5 g
Minerals
Calcium 42 mg
Potassium 244 mg
Sodium 346 mg
Copper 103 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 21 mg
Phosphorus 77 mg
Selenium 10 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 172 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mg
Vitamin C 12 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 29 mcg
Folate 85 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 36 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/2 cups
Grains 1 1/2 ounces

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