Spicy Corn Pancakes
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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