Zucchini Pancakes

Zucchini season is here, if you are looking for a great recipe to use up your summer zucchini, give these fritters a try. Similar to potato pancakes, with less carbs and a perfect side dish with grilled chicken or meat.

Zucchini Pancakes
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 5 pancakes • Old Points: 2 pts • Points+: 4 pts
Calories: 134.9 • Fat: 4.7 g • Carb: 16.2 g • Fiber: 3.5 g • Protein: 8.7 g • Sugar: 2.1 g
Sodium: 0 mg (without salt)

Ingredients:

• 2 medium zucchini, grated
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh chives
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 6-8 tbsp whole wheat flour
  
• kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste
• olive oil spray

Directions:

Grate zucchini using the large holes of a cheese grater and place in a large bowl. Add flour, shallots, garlic, parsley, chives, eggs, cheese, salt and pepper. Season with salt and pepper.


Heat a large skillet over medium heat and spray oil to cover pan. Drop tablespoons of the batter into the skillet. Cook about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Set aside and keep warm. Spray more oil in the skillet as needed, and continue with remaining batter. Makes about 20 small pancakes.