For weeks, especially in Sicily, we have been suffering a lot from the heat! We want to turn off the ovens and enjoy lighter, fresher, and more frugal meals! And so, for the last edition of the Il Granaio column, before saying goodbye for the holidays and seeing each other again in September, I thought of these delicious savory, protein-rich, healthy, and nutritious pancakes! They are made with only egg whites, Greek yogurt, and two types of flour, chickpea and whole spelt flour. That’s why they can be considered a protein and energy concentrate with low carbohydrate content! But not only! They are also rich in taste and color thanks to the addition of beetroot pulp, which I consider an added value in the kitchen for its properties and versatility! In fact, it is rich in nutrients like folate and vitamin C. So, another reason to use it in quick and easy preparations like these, don’t you think? I highly recommend them, especially as a light meal during exhausting hot days. They will be the perfect and tasty solution for a light brunch, which you can enjoy with fresh cheeses and raw or grilled seasonal vegetables, or pair them with sauces and hummus as a side. I served them with cottage cheese, arugula, and cherry tomatoes, but get creative, you’ll see how delicious they are!
CURIOSITY: Did you know that beetroot is useful during pregnancy, for anemia, or hypertension? Its regular consumption indeed relieves leg fatigue, helps drain fluids, eliminate toxins, protect veins, and provides folic acid.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 8-9 pancakes
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
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- 8.8 oz egg white
- 3.5 oz Greek yogurt 2% fat (approx. 3 heaped tablespoons)
- 3.5 oz beetroot, cooked, boiled
- 2.1 oz whole spelt flour
- 1.4 oz chickpea flour
- 1 pinch garlic powder (optional)
- 1 pinch yellow mustard powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast for savory preparations
- 1 pinch salt
Tools
- 1 Blender
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Wooden Spoon
- 1 Crepe Pan
- 1 Knife
- 1 Spatula
Steps
The preparation of beetroot pancakes is very simple and quick. In the bowl of a blender, mix together the egg whites, yogurt, and a pinch of salt (fig. 1).
Add the precooked beetroot cut into small cubes (fig. 2).
Blend for a few seconds until you get a smooth and homogeneous liquid mixture (fig. 3).
Transfer the batter into a glass bowl, add all the powders, namely the previously sifted spelt and chickpea flour, then the garlic and mustard powder (fig. 4).
Finally, add the sifted yeast and mix with a hand whisk until you get a homogeneous mixture (fig. 5).
Oil a crepe pan and heat it over moderate heat, then pour a ladle of batter in the center and cook on low for 3′-4′ (fig. 6).
When the batter forms bubbles, flip the pancake and cook it on the other side for another 2′-3′ (fig. 7).
Continue until the batter is finished.
Serve the pancakes stacked on top of each other, slightly warmed, on a bed of salad.
Get creative and accompany them with whatever you desire!
I filled them with arugula, cottage cheese, and cherry tomatoes. A delight!
And voila… your egg white, Greek yogurt, and beetroot pancakes are ready to be enjoyed!
Bon Appetit from FeFe’s Kitchen!
Storage
👉 You can store the pancakes in the refrigerator in airtight containers for 1-2 days.
THE COLUMN
Il Granaio–Baking time, is the column that every first and third Thursday of the month offers a basket full of incredible and irresistible ideas, many recipes that you can check out by visiting the official pages of Facebook, Instagram, and also Pinterest
If you are cooking enthusiasts like us, we invite you to tie on your apron and replicate our recipes! If you do, don’t hesitate to write to us for tips and suggestions, and let us know if you liked them, make sure you do! Now I’ll leave you with the other interesting and delicious proposals from my talented colleagues:
Sabrina: Pancarrè
Simona: Apricot and Amaretti Tartlets (Knam Shortcrust)
Zeudi: Chocolate Chip Bread Rolls with White Chocolate Chips

