Carrot and Zucchini Pancakes with Basil Chive Cream
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Servings: 8 pancakes Ingredients For Basil Chive Cream
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Preparation
Make Basil Chive Cream
Make Basil Chive Cream
- In a bowl, combine sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, chopped basil, chives and salt (I used about 1/8 teaspoon).
- Store in fridge until ready to serve.
- Shred zucchini and the carrots. Place together in a colander and toss with 1 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Let sit 20 minutes so moisture can release from veggies.
- After 20 minutes, take a handful of the zucchini and carrot mixture and squeeze hard to remove all the liquid.
- Transfer the drained veggies to a large bowl and combine with flour, sugar and pepper.
- Using a stand mixer, beat egg whites into stiff peaks (Tip: Did you know if you get even a tiny bit of egg yolk into your whites, they will never beat stiff enough?).
- Fold beaten egg whites into zucchini and carrot mixture until well combined.
- In a non-stick or cast-iron pan, heat approximately 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.
- Once oil is shimmery, add about 1/4 cup zucchini-carrot mixture and immediately press flat with spatula.
- Cook until golden on each side, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Cook's note: I personally like them on the darker side for added crispiness, but experiment to your taste.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with a dollop of Basil Chive Cream.