Turkish Zucchini Pancakes
Yield: Makes about 20
This recipe is:
Vegetarian
Corn-free
Peanut-free
Soy-free
Ingredients
- 1 pound zucchini, trimmed and coarsely grated Add to list
- 2 cups chopped green onions Add to list
- 4 eggs, beaten to blend Add to list
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour Add to list
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill or 1 1/2 tablespoons dried dillweed Add to list
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley Add to list
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoons dried Add to list
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Add to list
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper Add to list
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 3 ounces) Add to list
- 2/3 cup chopped walnuts Add to list
- Olive oil Add to list
Preparation
Place zucchini in colander. Sprinkle zucchini with salt and let stand 30 minutes to drain. Squeeze zucchini between hands to remove liquid, then squeeze dry in several layers of paper towels.
Combine zucchini, chopped green onions, eggs, flour, dill, parsley, tarragon, salt and pepper in medium bowl. Mix well. Fold in crumbled feta cheese. Fold chopped walnuts into zucchini mixture. (Zucchini mixture can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Cover tightly and refrigerate. Stir to blend before continuing.)
Preheat oven to 300°F. Place baking sheet in oven. Cover bottom of large non-stick skillet with olive oil. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, drop zucchini mixture into skillet by heaping tablespoonsful. Fry until pancakes are golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer each batch of pancakes to baking sheet in oven to keep warm. Serve pancakes hot.
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Source: PCC Natural Markets Taste of Nations 1999 Cookbook
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