Zucchini pancakes are the most versatile dish of a spectacularly versatile vegetable. I have eaten them hot, warm, and cold, on the land, and on the sea. In this version, the mild zucchini flavor takes the back seat to cumin and garlic.

3+White+wine.jpg — Add a zucchini pancake and a lovely Sauvignon Blanc

to grilled chicken and roasted potatoes on a summer night for a simple, yet elegant, repast.

My husband and I both agreed this is a very interesting, well balanced Sauvignon Blanc.

The acidity and medium-body paired well with the grilled chicken and held up with the spices in the pancakes.

Seriously, these pancakes go with everything either as an appetizer, a side dish, or an entree.

This recipe will make six five-inch pancakes (using a 1/2 cup scoop) or ten three-inch pancakes (using a 1/3 cup scoop).

I usually double it because I love having extra for breakfast, lunch, or a snack.

Here’s how to make it!

Ingredients:

2 (ish) Cups grated Zucchini

1/2 (ish) cup grated carrot

1.5 tsp Cumin

1.5 tsp Garlic

1 tsp salt

2 eggs

1/2 cup Bread Crumbs (Panko style preferred)

1/4 cup Flour

Olive oil for frying

Directions:

Note: Use a medium to large size grater for the zucchini. Use any size grater for the carrot. Also, make sure your spices are fresh! I’m a HUGE fan of Penzey’s

In a small bowl, stir together bread crumbs, flour, cumin, garlic, & salt.
In a medium bowl, mix together zucchini, carrot, and egg.
Sprinkle the dry ingredients over the vegetables. Combine well.
Be generous with the oil in a frying pan or skillet. Crispy edges are a good thing! When a piece of zucchini sizzles in the oil, you’re ready! Drop 1/2 or 1/3 cup scoops of mixture into the pan and flatten slightly with the back of the measuring cup. Cook until toasty brown, about 7 minutes on each side. Remove to cool on a paper towel. Blot extra oil off the top.

6 Lamb.JPG — Red works too!

This deep maroon, full-bodied, wonderfully complex cab paired amazingly well with grilled lamb chops and the pancakes.

Wines were provided courtesy of Cakebread Cellars. Follow SkipperGreg on Vivino for more reviews!

The Well-Traveled Zucchini Pancake