Savory vegetable pancakes with a melting heart of smoked cheese, a delight for a tasty snack at any time of the day, a great idea for a healthy snack, a rich breakfast, for those like me who also love savory in the morning, or simply as a meal, excellent both for lunch and dinner, they are super easy to make and unbelievably delicious, with an amazing flavor thanks to the ingredients used: zucchini, carrots, and onion are the vegetables used for the pancakes, and then the scent of fresh mint and curry to enhance the taste. So what are you waiting for, if I’ve intrigued you, run to the kitchen and make them with me.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients for about 12 pancakes
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 tsp instant yeast (non-vanilla, sweet or savory)
- to taste salt
- 2 sprigs fresh mint
- to taste ground pepper
- 1 oz grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 zucchini
- 3 carrots
- 2 red Tropea onions
- to taste olive oil
- to taste salt
- 1/4 teaspoon curry
- to taste diced smoked cheese
- to taste olive oil
Tools to Prepare Vegetable Pancakes with Melting Heart
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Pan
- 1 Grater
- 1 Spoon
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Spatula
Steps to Prepare Vegetable Pancakes with Melting Heart
In a bowl, combine the egg with the flour, baking powder, Parmesan, salt, and chopped mint, then gradually add the milk while stirring with a spoon to get a lump-free batter.
Using a box grater, grate the peeled carrots and zucchini. On a cutting board, finely chop the onions with a large knife.
In a pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil, add the onion, salt, and let it stew for a minute, then add the carrots and let stew for another 3 minutes, add a bit of curry, and finally add the zucchini, more salt, and continue cooking for a few minutes, then turn off the heat and let the vegetables cool on a tray.
Pour the slightly cooled vegetables into the batter and mix.
Heat a non-stick skillet. Spray with a little olive oil, or wipe with an oil-soaked paper towel. Pour a couple of tablespoons of batter into the pan, spreading it out to form the first pancake. Let it cook for a few seconds, then add small diced smoked cheese, and top with another spoonful of batter.
When bubbles start to form, flip the pancake with a spatula and cook on the other side. Let it cook well before proceeding to the second pancake in the same way. If you prefer, they are excellent even without filling. As you go, use a little oil, or reapply the paper towel.
Continue until the batter is finished.
Enjoy the vegetable pancakes while hot to savor the melted cheese. They can also be reheated quickly in the oven or microwave. They keep for a couple of days in the fridge.
