Zucchini and Minced Meat Pancakes

Juicy and healthy, with a filling filling. Simply delicious! Zucchini pancakes with minced meat in a frying pan will pleasantly diversify the everyday family menu and will surprise your guests at the holiday table. They can be served as an appetizer or as a main dish. An excellent choice for fresh vegetables in season.
cook time: 40 min
Zoe Kendrick
Zucchini and Minced Meat Pancakes

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

119
Calories
6g
Fat
9g
Carbs
7g
Protein

Ingredients (4 portions)

Basic:

Zucchini 500 g
Flour 100 g
Eggs 2 pc
Vegetable oil 2 tbsp
Baking powder 0.5 tsp
Ground black pepper to taste
Salt to taste

Filling:

Chicken mince 300 g
Water 50 ml
Onion 1 pc
Ground black pepper to taste
Salt to taste

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make zucchini pancakes with minced meat in a frying pan? Prepare the necessary products according to the list.

Step 2

Step 2
Rinse the zucchini thoroughly and scrub with a brush. If the zucchini is young with delicate skin and small grains, then there is no need to peel it. If the zucchini is large, overripe, with a tough, hard skin and large seeds, then it needs to be peeled from both the skin and the seeds. I had a young zucchini. Grate the zucchini on a coarse grater, add salt and leave for 10 minutes, then squeeze and drain the juice.

Step 3

Step 3
In a bowl, combine grated zucchini, eggs, baking powder and ground pepper. Mix everything. For more information on how to work with baking powder, see the steps at the end of the recipe.

Step 4

Step 4
Pour the sifted flour into the zucchini mixture and mix thoroughly. You may need more or less flour. Look at the consistency. The dough should be viscous but fluid. You can read more about flour and its properties in a separate article, link at the end of the recipe.

Step 5

Step 5
For the filling you can use any minced meat: turkey, pork, beef or mixed. In addition to these spices, you can use your own to taste.

Step 6

Step 6
Peel the onion and cut into small cubes. If you or your children donʼt like onions, you can omit them altogether.

Step 7

Step 7
In a bowl, combine minced meat, onion, water, salt and pepper. Knead the minced meat thoroughly with your hands until smooth.

Step 8

Step 8
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over low heat. Spoon in the zucchini batter and smooth it out, forming a thin, even circle. Place some minced meat in the center of the dough and smooth it out.

Step 9

Step 9
Place a little more zucchini dough on top of the minced meat. How to choose a frying pan and vegetable oil for frying, read articles on these topics. Links at the end of the recipe.

Step 10

Step 10
Fry the pancakes under the lid on both sides until golden brown and the minced meat is cooked through.

Step 11

Step 11
Transfer the finished zucchini pancakes with minced chicken to a plate and serve. Bon appetit!

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