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Carrot and zucchini pancakes. Recipe
On this occasion, I bring you a very simple but well-loaded recipe for vegetables and natural products full of nutrients. Let's see what it's all about.
These carrot and zucchini pancakes can be brought to the table ready in no more than 30 minutes. These pancakes are crunchy on the outside, but tender and soft on the inside. At our choice, we can serve them for lunch, lunch, as a snack or even pack them to take to work or school.
Ingredients for 4 people
3 peeled carrots, 1 zucchini, 1/2 white onion, 2 tablespoons parsley, 2 eggs, 1/3 cup milk, 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, olive oil as needed, salt and pepper.
How to make carrot and zucchini pancakes
We begin the preparation of our pancakes by grating the carrots and zucchini with the help of a thin grater and finely chopping the white onion and parsley. Mix the vegetables with a little salt and pepper and set aside.
In a bowl, beat the eggs and add the milk, flour, baking powder, and a little salt. Mix until you get a homogeneous paste and then add the vegetable mixture. If we notice that it has become very thick, we can lighten it with a little more milk.
Next, heat a frying pan over medium heat and add a spoonful of olive oil, making sure that a light layer covers the entire surface. We will place a portion of the vegetable dough of approximately 1/3 cup, although we can rely on a spoon for ice cream or another large kitchen, always using the same so that we are of similar size. Flatten with the back of a spoon to shape, making sure they are not too thick to ensure cooking.
Wait for the pancake to brown at the bottom, then turn it over and let it cook for another two minutes. We will repeat these last steps until finishing with all the dough.
Difficulty | Easy
Preparation time | 30 minutes
Tasting
Carrot and zucchini pancakes are accompanied by a spoonful of cream or Greek yogurt, a little more chopped parsley and a little lemon juice. If we want to make it gluten-free, we can without any inconvenience, replace the flour by the same amount of perfectly ground oats.
Zucchini health benefits
It is ideal for people who want to lose weight thanks to its high fiber content, water, and low calories.
Thanks to lutein and zeaxanthin it strengthens the health of the eyes.
Controls cholesterol due to its dietary fiber content. Its vitamins A and C also reduce the risk of arteriosclerosis.
Fight against aging. Its antioxidants and vitamins A and C, help us to maintain a healthy, youthful skin and fight
against the radicals responsible for skin aging.
Carrot health benefits
Eating it raw strengthens teeth and gums. Eating raw vegetables such as carrots improves oral blood flow and prevents bacteria from attaching to teeth. In addition, fluoride, present in foods such as carrots, spinach or apples, is an essential mineral for maintaining good dental enamel and prevents tooth decay.
It helps to fight constipation and stomach pain due to intoxication. Thanks to its high fiber content increase the amount of fecal matter and prevent constipation. It also calms gastric discomfort and excess acidity due to mineral salts such as sodium, chlorine, potassium and B vitamins. Therefore, it is a highly recommended food if you suffer from gastritis.
Due to its high water content, it is diuretic and helps the disintegration of kidney stones.
Rich in potassium and phosphorus, is an excellent invigorator for tired minds and nerve restorer.
Strengthens the nails and hair, which provides shine. Carrot stem cells are rich in beta-carotene, also called provitamin A, which is the body is transformed into retinol or Vitamin A. These compounds repair cells damaged by environmental effects, and thus strengthen and revitalize the nails and hair. Vitamin A helps in the production of sebum, beneficial for the scalp.
Improves the quality of breast milk. Beta-carotene and vitamin A improve the biological quality of breast milk, according to Mario Garcia, Pharmacy doctor, an expert in Food Safety. The intake of beta-carotene, minerals, and enzymes from carrots favor the healthy production of mother's milk.
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