Colorful and nutritious pancakes: colors and nutrients from vegetables

Find out how to prepare colorful and nutritious pancakes with vegetables: carrots, spinach and beetroot

Find out how to make colorful and nutritious pancakes using carrots, beets and spinach. Healthy and easy recipe with natural colors

Recipe for 4 people.

Classic (no restrictions), Vegetarian

Preparation: 00:30 + time to prepare more colorful versions, filling and sauce

Interval: 00:00

TOOLS

1 bowl/s (or more, depending on the number of colored versions), 1 wire whisk, 1 spatula/s, 1 non-stick pan/s, 1 ladle (or more, depending on the number of colored versions), 1 sieve(s), 1 board(s)

EQUIPMENT

conventional + blender

METERS

cup = 240 ml, spoon = 15 ml, teaspoon = 10 ml, teaspoon = 5 ml

COLORFUL AND NUTRIENT PANCAKES Ingredients – Basic Pasta:

– 2 large eggs

– 4 tablespoons of powdered milk

– 2 tablespoons of oil

– salt to taste (pinch)

– 2 cup(s) vegetable juice (carrot, beetroot or spinach) – see recipe + a little for seasoning, if necessary

– 1 1/2 cups of wheat flour

Ingredients VEGETABLE JUICE (with spinach)

– 2/3 cup(s) spinach (or frozen spinach)

– 2 cups of water

Ingredients VEGETABLE JUICE (with carrot)

– 2/3 medium raw carrot(s), peeled

– 2 cups of water

Ingredients VEGETABLE JUICE (with red beetroot)

– 2 small beets, raw, peeled

– 2 cups of water

Ingredients FOR GREATING:

– oil to taste

PREPARATION:

1. The yield of this recipe is 6 22cm diameter pancakes for every 2 portions.
2. Wash the vegetables well (carrots, chard and spinach) and peel any necessary ones (carrots and chard). Cut them into smaller pieces to make them easier to process in the blender.
3. Prepare the vegetable juice: blend the chosen vegetables with the water (see the doses in the ingredients). Remember to filter the juices until you obtain a smooth liquid, without pulp, and adjust to obtain the necessary measurement. Reserve the excess, if any, to make the point clear.
4. Separate the ingredients: organize all the ingredients for the basic dough and the necessary utensils before starting the preparation.

PREPARATION:

Basic Pasta – Colorful and nutritious pancake:

1. In a blender, beat the egg(s), oil, milk powder, salt and prepared juice (spinach, carrot or beetroot).
2. Beat to mix everything very well.
3. Then add the wheat flour and beat again.
4. Mix until you obtain a smooth, fluid mixture that drains easily.
5. Adjust the setting with more vegetable juice (or water, if you have already used all the juice).

Colorful and nutritious pancake – prepared in a pan:

1. Heat a lightly oiled non-stick pan over a low heat. Keep the heat low and cook the pancakes slowly to preserve the vibrant colors.
2. Using a ladle, place portions of dough in the center of the pan (covering ⅔ of the diameter) and cook until the edges have come away.
3. Turn and brown the other side. Keep the heat low and cook for about 1 minute.
4. Repeat until the dough is finished. Remember to re-grease if necessary.
5. Arrange stacked pancakes on a plate.

Savory Stuffing Tips:

• Shredded chicken with cream cheese or catupiry.
• Minced meat sautéed with onion and garlic.
• Mozzarella or Minas cheese with tomato and basil.
• Grilled vegetables (courgettes, aubergines, peppers) with aromatic herbs.
• Ham and cheese with a touch of oregano.
• Ricotta cheese topped with sautéed spinach.

Tips for Savory Sauces:

• White sauce (bechamel) with parmesan.
• Homemade tomato sauce with fresh basil.
• Basil pesto or rocket.
• Gorgonzola sauce or other creamy cheese.
• Yogurt sauce with aromatic herbs (parsley, chives, dill).
• Mustard sauce and honey for a sweet and sour touch.

Other possibilities for serving nutritious pancakes:

• For a complete meal, serve the pancakes stuffed with a green salad or grilled vegetables.
• The colorful pancakes can also be cooked in the oven, covered with cheese and tomato sauce or with bechamel sauce.

FINALIZATION AND ASSEMBLY:

1. Fill the pancakes with the suggested options or others of your choice and roll them or fold them into triangles.
2. Serve with the suggested sauces for an extra touch of flavor.
3. If desired, after assembling them, sprinkle them with cheese and place them in the preheated oven to brown.

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Source: Terra

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