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Zucchini Pancakes

Zucchini Pancakes on a plate
Makes: 2 Servings

Try this veggie side dish with different variations by adding combinations of your favorite veggies. Grated carrots, spinach, cauliflower, or broccoli all work. You can serve this dish with applesauce or sour cream.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups zucchini (grated)
  • 1 tablespoon onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper (to taste, optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or cooking spray)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Grate zucchini and mix with the other ingredients, except the oil. Blend well.
  3. Form the mixture into patties 3 to 4 inches in diameter.
  4. Heat the oil. Cook pancakes for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Notes

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Source:

University of Wyoming Extension
Cent$ible Nutrition Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 155
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 105 mg
Sodium 74 mg
Carbohydrates 10 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 6 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 59 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 325 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 155
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 105 mg
Carbohydrates 10 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 6 g
Minerals
Calcium 59 mg
Potassium 325 mg
Sodium 74 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 27 mg
Phosphorus 111 mg
Selenium 11 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 60 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.3 mcg
Vitamin C 18 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 7 mcg
Folate 56 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 95 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1/2 ounces
Protein Foods 1/2 ounces
Vegetables 1/2 cups

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