Serves: 5
Total Calories: 64
Yield: 14 pancakes

3 medium-size zucchini, trimmed and shredded (about 1 pound)
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 cup unsifted all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon pepper
vegetable oil (for frying)

Place zucchini in colander after shredding. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside for 30 minutes. Squeeze as much liquid as possible from zucchini with your hands. Reserve.

Sauté onions in hot butter in a medium-size skillet over medium-high heat until softened, 3 minutes. Transfer reserved zucchini and onion to a large bowl. Stir in eggs, flour, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Pour oil into clean skillet to a depth of 1/8 inch, and heat. Drop slightly rounded tablespoonfuls of batter into hot oil. Flatten to 3-inch diameter with back of spoon. Cook, turning once, 1 minute on each side, or until golden. Remove pancakes with a slotted spoon. Drain on paper towel. Keep hot until all pancakes are cooked. Serve immediately.


Fun Fact: The Tournament of Roses Parade is Pasadena's most colorful attraction. It began in 1890 when the Valley Hunt Club hosted a picnic on New Year’s Day. They wished to showcase California’s mild winter weather with scores of flowers on display, covering the horse-drawn carriages. Over the next few founding years, marching bands and motorized floats were added. The first associated football game was played on January 1, 1902. Originally titled the "Tournament East-West football game," it is considered to be the first Rose Bowl.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 5
Total Calories: 64
Calories from Fat: 31

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