Crispy Zucchini Pancakes
Crispy Zucchini Pancakes deliver golden edges with a tender, moist center, highlighted by Parmesan and a touch of garlic. They’re rich yet light, perfect as a summer side, snack, or appetizer when zucchini is plentiful. Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon or a cool dip for contrast.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Zucchini Pancakes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 44
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Toss the zucchini with the salt in a large colander; set it in the sink to drain for 10 minutes.
- 2
Move the zucchini to the center of a piece of cheesecloth; wrap it up and squeeze to remove as much moisture as possible.
- 3
Mix the flour, Parmesan cheese, egg, and garlic in a large bowl. Stir in the zucchini; season with salt and black pepper.
- 4
Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 5
Drop tablespoonfuls of the zucchini mixture into the hot skillet, working in batches, and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
- 6
Serve hot and enjoy!
- Calories 165.97 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 7.3 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 13.87 g 5%
- Total Fat 9.85 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 2.64 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 63.97 mg High 21%
- Sodium 127.35 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 2.64 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 3.03 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 106.0 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.61 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 412.59 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 31.55 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 9.07 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Crispy Zucchini Pancakes is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Eggs, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 165.97 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Zucchini Pancakes made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Eggs, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Minced Garlic, Olive Oil. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Zucchini Pancakes?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 165.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Zucchini Pancakes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Crispy Zucchini Pancakes healthy?
- Crispy Zucchini Pancakes has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 165.97 calories and 7.3 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 127.35 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.64 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, 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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