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Zucchini and Rice Pancakes

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Alex Lau

Somewhere between a frittata, a fritter, and fried rice, these little pancakes are packed with protein and delicious with almost any cooked grain or leftover greens in the filling.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    2 Servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
½ teaspoon dried oregano
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
½ cup cooked leftover rice or any other grain
2 large eggs, beaten to blend

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a medium saucepan over medium. Add garlic and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and oregano and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced and slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add zucchini, season with salt and pepper, and cook, tossing occasionally, until golden and tender, about 4 minutes. Add rice and remaining 1 Tbsp. oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is crisp, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add eggs, tilting skillet to evenly distribute. Cook, undisturbed, until eggs are mostly set, about 1 minute. Invert pancake onto a plate, then slide back into skillet. Cook until golden brown on the second side, about 1 minute more. Let cool slightly before cutting into wedges. Serve with reserved tomato sauce for dipping.

    Step 3

    Do Ahead: Tomato sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

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