Zucchini: You Either Love It Or Hate It

I love it.  When I was little my mom made pan-fried zucchini rounds (hobak jeon):  slice zucchini cross-wise, dredge in flour, dip in egg and pan-fry until golden brown. When I purchased Barefoot Contessa At Home seven years ago, I discovered my new favorite zucchini recipe:  Zucchini Pancakes.  They are light, delicious and so easy to make.   My daughter also loves these – by the time I finish spooning the second half of the batter into the pan, the first round of pancakes has disappeared.

Zucchini Pancakes are soft and moist and not at all greasy.  They can be served as a elegant appetizer or a light lunch but I most often eat them as a snack.  They are simply delicious.

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Zucchini Pancakes
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Zucchini Pancakes are soft, light and delicious. They are pan-fried but there is very little oil used to fry these pancakes. Don't be afraid. If you plan to serve these as a first course, make larger pancakes, yielding approximately 8 pancakes. Garnish with a dollop of plain non-fat Greek yogurt (see below for other options), lemon zest and chopped parsley.
Servings
12 pancakes
Servings
12 pancakes
Zucchini Pancakes
Print Recipe
Zucchini Pancakes are soft, light and delicious. They are pan-fried but there is very little oil used to fry these pancakes. Don't be afraid. If you plan to serve these as a first course, make larger pancakes, yielding approximately 8 pancakes. Garnish with a dollop of plain non-fat Greek yogurt (see below for other options), lemon zest and chopped parsley.
Servings
12 pancakes
Servings
12 pancakes
Ingredients
For the pancakes:
For the garnish (if using):
Servings: pancakes
Instructions
  1. Grate the zucchini in a bowl using the large holes of a grater. You should have about 2 to 2 1/2 cups of grated zucchini.
  2. Stir in egg. Mix well.
  3. Immediately stir in flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. The mixture should be wet, but not runny. If it is, add 1 tablespoon of flour.
  4. Heat a large sauté pan or frying pan over medium-low heat. Melt 1 teaspoon of butter and 1 teaspoon of oil together. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the pan.
  5. Cook the pancakes for about 3 minutes per side or until deep golden brown. Transfer pancakes to a plate or a warm oven. Wipe the pan with a dry paper towel and repeat Step 4, using the rest of the batter.
  6. Garnish and serve immediately while still hot.
Recipe Notes

Adapted from Zucchini Pancakes recipe in Barefoot Contessa At Home cookbook.

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