If you are looking for a healthy, delicious and quick breakfast recipe, then these vegetable pancakes are perfect for you. They are packed full of nutrient-rich veggies and are so easy to make, you can whip up a batch in just a few minutes.

Ingredients:

1 cup grated zucchini
1/2 cup grated carrot
1/2 cup grated sweet potato
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped chives or green onions
2 tbsp vegetable oil for frying

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together the grated zucchini, carrot and sweet potato. Add in the flour, beaten eggs, baking powder, salt, pepper and chopped chives. Mix everything together until well combined.

2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Drop the mixture by tablespoonfuls into the pan and flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.

3. Cook the pancakes for about 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.

4. Transfer the cooked pancakes onto a plate lined with paper towels to drain off any excess oil.

5. Serve the pancakes hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup or sour cream, or eat them plain.

Variations:

Feel free to play around with the vegetables in this recipe, depending on what you have on hand. You can also add in some chopped herbs or spices for added flavor. Here are a few variations to try:.

Spinach and Feta:

Swap out the zucchini, carrot and sweet potato for 2 cups of fresh spinach leaves. Add in 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill or parsley.

Potato and Onion:

Replace the zucchini and carrot with 2 cups grated potato and 1/2 cup diced onion. Add in 1 tbsp chopped rosemary or thyme.

Corn and Jalapeno:

Omit the sweet potato and replace it with 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels. Add in 1 diced jalapeno pepper and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.

Conclusion

These vegetable pancakes are a great way to start your day and sneak some extra veggies into your diet. They are also perfect for a light lunch or dinner. You can make a big batch ahead of time and store them in the fridge or freezer for later use.

Give this recipe a try and see how easy and delicious it can be to eat your vegetables!.