Squash Pancakes

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Squash pancakes offer a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, with tender cooked squash mixed into a light batter. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, they are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light snack, appealing to vegetarians and squash lovers alike.

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups cooked squash (yellow crookneck)
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal (plain)
  • 1/4 cup flour (plain)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

Instructions

  1. Cook unpeeled squash until tender.
  2. Drain the squash and let it cool slightly.
  3. Add all the ingredients except oil to the cooked squash and mix well.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry until brown on one side.
  6. Flip and fry the other side until golden brown.
  7. Serve hot, with optional jalapenos added to the mixture before frying.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

270 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.5g 9% DV
Total Fat 3.9g 5% DV
Carbs 57.1g 21% DV
Fiber 1.8g 6% DV
Sugar 13.1g 26% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12646.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 82.3mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 175mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 12.5mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.8mcg 4% DV
Calcium 1487.8mg 100% DV
Iron 5.8mg 32% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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