Asparagus and pea pancakes
5
Points®
Total time: 36 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 16 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
These made-from-scratch springtime veggie pancakes are perfect to serve as a fun brunch or special breakfast. The blanched asparagus and green peas are nicely complemented by chopped scallions and a delicious sauce made with fresh dilll, Greek yogurt, and crumbled feta instead of syrup. Buttermilk lends a richness only homemade pancakes can offer. Make the batter, then griddle them up, it's as easy as that. Also, while you're shopping, you should consider giving pasture-raised eggs from free-range chickens a try. They can cost $2 to $3 more a dozen than supermarket eggs, but the flavor is richer, and in most cases the chickens are raised more humanely.
Ingredients
Asparagus
½ pound(s), (thin), trimmed and cut in 1-inch pieces
Uncooked green peas
½ cup(s), fresh, shelled, or frozen baby peas
Whole wheat flour
½ cup(s)
All-purpose flour
½ cup(s)
Baking powder
1 tsp
Table salt
½ tsp
Baking soda
¼ tsp
1% low fat buttermilk
1¼ cup(s)
Egg
1 large egg(s)
Scallions
2 medium, thinly sliced
Dill
3 Tbsp, chopped fresh
Plain fat free Greek yogurt
6 oz, (1 container)
Crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup(s)
Instructions
1
Bring large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat; stir in asparagus and peas. Cook just until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Drain in colander and rinse under cold running water; drain again and pat dry with paper towels.
2
Whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in large bowl.
3
Whisk together buttermilk and egg in medium bowl. Add buttermilk mixture, asparagus and peas, scallions, and 2 tablespoons of dill to flour mixture. Stir until just blended.
4
Heat nonstick griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour batter by scant 1/3-cup measures onto griddle. Cook until bubbles begin to appear at edges of pancakes, about 2 minutes. Turn and cook until puffed and browned, about 2 minutes longer.
5
Meanwhile, stir together yogurt, feta, and remaining 1 tablespoon dill in small bowl. Serve pancakes with yogurt sauce.
6
Serving Size: 2 pancakes and 1 1/2 tablespoons sauce
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