I LOVE breakfast food. It’s probably my favorite – if I had to choose – since you can pretty much call anything breakfast (or brunch) and get away with it.
So, yesterday when I wanted pancakes for breakfast, but only had zucchini, some cheese, and half of an avocado, I got funky (i.e. creative – wink wink) and made due with what I had.
Yes, friends – I made green pancakes. And they… were awesome!
Really, they were! I mean, no… they weren’t exactly what you think of when you think pancakes, but if you’re into the whole savory breakfast thing, these green guys are totally for you! I topped ours with poached eggs – and sriracha (of course!) – and 20 minutes later there was nothing left but a pile of dirty dishes (and I didn’t even have to wash em’ – I’ve got GOOD friends). I call that a win!
Sriracha Spiked Zucchini – Avocado Pancakes – Baker by Nature
1 cup shredded zucchini, packed well
1/2 avocado, pitted and mashed
2 tablespoons sriracha
1 large egg
1/2 cup manchego cheese
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons olive oil for the pan
Poached eggs – optional
Instructions:
Grate zucchini and transfer to a cheesecloth or lint free and very clean towel, and squeeze as dry as possible. Let the zucchini sit for 5 minutes, then squeeze again. In a large bowl whisk together the avocado, sriracha, egg, cheese, bread crumbs, and flour, mixing until well combined. Stir in zucchini. Heat olive oil in skillet until it simmers. Drop 1/4 cup sized pancakes into the oil, and cook until the edges are golden (4-5 minutes), then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Repeat until batter is finished. Top pancakes with an egg if you like, and eat at once!
carrian says
Oh my holy crap. That looks amazing!!!
marcie@flavorthemoments says
Those are some sassy pancakes there! I think that looks delicious. I LOVE zucchini and just can’t get enough of it. Way to make a creative breakfast!
Meghan @ The Tasty Fork says
I saw this recipe in my Blog Lovin’ feed and HAD to come over and see what’s in this. Beautiful pictures. Pinned and will be making soon! I love all the greenness!
Kristi @ My San Francisco Kitchen says
Oooh I’m ready to go green!! I love zucchini AND avocado, yum yum yum!
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
What an incredible idea for avocado – so original and delicious looking! I love it!
Cassie says
I’ll take anything spiked with Sriracha. These are incredible, Ashley!!
bakerbynature says
I know you love your sriracha, Cassie! I think you should do another sriracha week 😉 xx
Kelli @ The Corner Kitchen says
Whoa….seriously amazing!!! I need more savory pancakes in my life!
bakerbynature says
I love savory pancakes! I mean, I love ALL pancakes, but savory ones are fun to get funky with.
Julia {The Roasted Root} says
What a perfect and delicious meal! I’ve been meaning to make savory pancakes for a while now and love the idea of avocado and zucchini. Also adore poached eggs…it all looks lovely!
bakerbynature says
Poached eggs are my <3
Jenny @ BAKE says
These look amazing! what a breakfast! I wish my creative cooking was half as successful as that!
yummychunklet says
Spicy!