Of all the recipes I have to get vegetables in Baby Monster, this is the one that he always enjoys. And when you serve it with a dill sour cream sauce, it works as a great adult appetizer or munchie. Adults love it, Baby Monster loves it–win win!
Ingredients
2 medium zucchinis, grated
2-3 medium carrots, grated
3 large eggs
~1/4 cup flour (I use whole wheat)
pepper, nutmeg to taste (salt optional*)
1 cup olive oil (for shallow frying)
Directions
Grate your zucchinis and carrots. I use my food processor with the grater attachment to save time. Add eggs and stir to combine. Add your seasonings and stir again. Then add your flour and combine until the vegetables become pancake like. You may need more or less flour depending on the size of your vegetables.
Heat the olive oil in a shallow pan over medium heat. I take a cookie scoop to scoop the vegetable mixture, place it in the hot oil, and then I use the back of the scoop to flatten it out to make a pancake. Alternatively, you can use a spoon to do this, but I find the cookie scoop the easiest. I usually put about 4 or 5 in a pan, but don’t over crowd your pan because it will cool your oil and makes the food more greasy. Fry on each side for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a power towel covered plate. You can serve as is or add more salt before serving.
*Salt should not be consumed by babies and young children, especially if they have difficulty drinking water. Every child is different; use what you see fit.