Zucchini-potato pancakes: a quick dinner from 2 zucchinis that disappears from the table recept

Name: Zucchini-potato pancakes: a quick dinner from 2 zucchinis that disappears from the table
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 medium zucchinis; 2 medium potatoes; 1 onion; 2 eggs; 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; ½ teaspoon salt (add only before frying); oil for frying

Easy to prepare
4 serving
40 minutes

Jan, 18. 12. 2025

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Simple zucchini-potato pancakes from 2 zucchinis and a few ingredients. Exact steps, ingredients, total preparation time and number of servings. Crispy edges, juicy center.

Do you have a zucchini at home and don’t know what to do with it? These crispy zucchini-potato pancakes come together in no time and will feed the whole family. The trick is simple: add the salt only just before frying so the mixture doesn’t release too much liquid. Serve with a spoonful of sour cream or a garlic dip and you’re all set.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

2 medium zucchinis
2 medium potatoes
1 onion
2 eggs
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt (add only before frying)
oil for frying

Preparation procedure

Preparing the vegetables (10 min) Finely chop the onion. Coarsely grate the potatoes and immediately mix them with the onion and the lemon juice. Coarsely grate the zucchinis (with the skin), add to the bowl and mix.
Batter base (2 min + 10 min rest) Stir in the eggs and flour. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes so the flour absorbs the moisture. Just before frying add the salt (optionally pepper/herbs) and mix again. If the mixture is too thin, add a tablespoon of flour.
Frying (15–20 min) Heat a thin layer of oil in a pan. Use a spoon to form smaller patties, flatten them and fry over medium heat for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden. Let the finished pancakes drain on a paper towel.

Total preparation time

Preparation and resting of the mixture: 20 min
Frying/baking: 20 min
Total: approx 40 minutes

Number of servings

4 servings (as main course) / 6 servings (as a side)

Conclusion

Zucchini-potato pancakes are exactly the “pantry” recipe that never fails. From a few basic ingredients you can create a crispy, juicy and quick dinner. Vary with herbs, add grated cheese or garlic – and you’ll have a different but equally great version every time.