Zesty Zucchini Corn Cakes

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Zesty Zucchini Corn Cakes
15 min.
4
124kcal

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Are you looking for a delightful and healthy side dish that’s both vegetarian and gluten-free? Look no further than these Zesty Zucchini Corn Cakes! Bursting with flavor and packed with wholesome ingredients, these cakes are the perfect addition to any meal. With just a quick 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a batch that serves four, making them ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings with friends.

The combination of grated zucchini and sweet corn creates a deliciously moist texture, while the addition of chopped onion adds a savory depth. Each cake is lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, allowing the natural flavors of the vegetables to shine through. And let’s not forget the finishing touches! Topped with creamy sour cream and fresh quartered cherry tomatoes, these cakes are not only visually appealing but also incredibly satisfying.

Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is simple to follow and yields impressive results. Plus, with only 124 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free! So gather your ingredients, heat up that frying pan, and get ready to enjoy a scrumptious dish that’s sure to impress everyone at the table. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • cup zucchini grated
  • 0.5 cup corn frozen thawed (from 12-oz bag)
  • 0.3 cup onion chopped
  •  eggs 
  • tablespoon milk 
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • serving vegetable oil for cooking, if desired
  • 0.3 cup cream sour
  • cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • sprigs basil fresh
  • cup frangelico 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. In large bowl, stir together zucchini, corn, onion, egg, Bisquick mix, milk, salt and pepper.
  2. Grease griddle or skillet with oil, or use nonstick griddle; heat over medium heat (350°F). For each corn cake, pour 1/4 cup batter onto hot griddle. Cook until golden brown on both sides.
  3. Serve corn cakes topped with sour cream and tomatoes.
  4. Garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts

Calories124kcal
Protein10.81%
Fat59.95%
Carbs29.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45.5
Glycemic Load
0.41
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
6.3091304716857%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
2.5mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:123.8kcal
6.19%
Fat:8.71g
13.4%
Saturated Fat:2.95g
18.42%
Carbohydrates:9.55g
3.18%
Net Carbohydrates:8.16g
2.97%
Sugar:3g
3.34%
Cholesterol:52.68mg
17.56%
Sodium:467.09mg
20.31%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.53g
7.07%
Vitamin C:16.53mg
20.04%
Vitamin K:11.67µg
11.11%
Manganese:0.18mg
9.18%
Vitamin A:457.8IU
9.16%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.63%
Phosphorus:83.86mg
8.39%
Potassium:287mg
8.2%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
7.96%
Folate:29.14µg
7.28%
Selenium:4.64µg
6.62%
Fiber:1.39g
5.56%
Magnesium:20.98mg
5.24%
Vitamin E:0.73mg
4.87%
Calcium:44.58mg
4.46%
Vitamin B5:0.44mg
4.36%
Iron:0.78mg
4.33%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.27%
Copper:0.08mg
3.79%
Vitamin B3:0.73mg
3.67%
Zinc:0.54mg
3.61%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.64%
Vitamin D:0.26µg
1.74%