[NEW] Spicy Corn Pancakes

The best way to enjoy this dish is with the freshest possible ingredients, but you can substitute frozen or canned corn when fresh is out of season. To limit the amount of salt, consider adding extra dill, pepper, or jalapeno to adjust the flavorings to suit your tastebuds.
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Total Time: 15 mins
4 Servings
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[NEW] Spicy Corn Pancakes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. plain, non-fat Greek yogurt 2 T. chopped fresh dill 3 T. fresh lemon juice 1/2 t. kosher salt 1/2 t. freshly ground black pepper 1 T. extra virgin olive oil 3 c. fresh corn
  • 2 med. jalapenos, finely chopped
  • 2 med. green onions, finely chopped 1/2 c. cornmeal 1/4 c. white whole-wheat flour 1/2 t. baking powder 2 egg whites 1/2 c. skim milk & 1 T. lemon juice, combined to sour 2 T. vegetable oil

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Instructions

  1. Combine yogurt with dill, lemon juice, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add corn kernels, jalapeno and green onions. Cook until vegetables soften and begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Whisk together eggs and soured milk in a second bowl. Add flour mixture to bowl with corn, then add buttermilk mixture and fold with spatula to incorporate.
  4. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto a heated, lightly oiled skillet.  Cook on one side until bubbles form, gently flip and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 309 g
Amount per serving
Calories 343
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.9g 17%
Saturated Fat 2.1g 10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 4.8mg 2%
Sodium 430.9mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 44.8g 16%
Dietary Fiber 4.69g 18%
Total Sugars 12.2g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 17.6g
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 0%
Calcium 191.2mg 15%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Potassium 628.3mg 15%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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