Zippy Zucchini Cakes

Zippy Zucchini Cakes

Zippy Zucchini Cakes

Published: August 2015

Commodity: Summer Squash

Season: Summer

Yield: 10, 2 inch cakes

 

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Plate it up! Project
County Extension Agents for Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Kentucky, Dietetics and Human Nutrition Students

Ingredients

2 cups shredded zucchini
2 large eggs
1 egg white
¼ cup skim milk
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup all–purpose flour
1/3 cup whole wheat flour
2/3 cup corn meal
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dill
½ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Combine the zucchini, eggs, egg white, milk and olive oil.
  2. Stir until just mixed.
  3. Add the remainder of ingredients into zucchini mixture. For added zip, substitute Pepper Jack cheese for the Mozzarella, add 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno pepper or ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
  4. Stir until moistened.
  5. Spoon the batter onto a lightly greased griddle or large non-stick skillet to form 2 inch cakes.
  6. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
  7. Turn and cook on the other side for 3 to 4 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts

80 calories
2 g fat
0 g saturated fat
30 mg cholesterol
140 mg sodium
10 g carbohydrate
1 g fiber
1 g sugar
4 g protein

 

Contact Information

Erikson Hall Lexington, KY 40506