Santa Fe Blue Corn Pancakes with Pine Nuts
Santa Fe Blue Corn Pancakes with Pine Nuts bring a gentle nuttiness from blue cornmeal and toasted pine nuts, balanced by a light sweetness. Tender inside with a delicate, golden edge, they’re wonderful for a weekend breakfast or brunch with maple syrup or fruit preserves. The striking blue hue and subtle crunch make these pancakes feel special without being heavy.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Santa Fe Blue Corn Pancakes with Pine Nuts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 56
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the blue cornmeal, salt, and sugar. Stir in the boiling water until everything is moistened. Cover and let sit for a few minutes.
- 2
In a measuring cup, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter. Stir this milk mixture into the cornmeal mixture. Mix the flour and baking powder together; stir into the cornmeal mixture just until blended. If the batter is too thick, add a little more milk until it pours off the spoon thickly but smoothly.
- 3
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with a dab of oil or butter. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter for each pancake. Quickly sprinkle a few pignoli on each pancake. When the surfaces are covered with bubbles, flip them and cook the other side until golden. Because blue food can be hard to judge for doneness, give them a few extra seconds if you are unsure.
- 4
Serve right away with maple syrup or fruit preserves.
- Calories 465.79 kcal High 23%
- Protein 11.12 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 56.09 g 20%
- Total Fat 22.9 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 5.66 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 75.08 mg High 25%
- Sodium 71.79 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 6.48 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 10.03 g --
- Added Sugars 2.48 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 57.36 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.52 mg Moderate 20%
- Potassium 344.22 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 35.0 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.23 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.62 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Santa Fe Blue Corn Pancakes with Pine Nuts is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baking Powder, Butter, Cornmeal, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 465.79 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Santa Fe Blue Corn Pancakes with Pine Nuts made of?
- The main ingredients are Baking Powder, Butter, Cornmeal, Eggs, Milk. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Santa Fe Blue Corn Pancakes with Pine Nuts?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 465.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Santa Fe Blue Corn Pancakes with Pine Nuts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Santa Fe Blue Corn Pancakes with Pine Nuts healthy?
- Santa Fe Blue Corn Pancakes with Pine Nuts has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 465.79 calories and 11.12 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 5.66 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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