Absolutely! Savory pancakes are a great alternative to the usual pasta and can be customized with endless toppings. Here is a recipe that combines the lightness of yogurt with the strong flavor of cheese and the freshness of vegetables:
Ingredients for the pancakes:
- 120g 00 flour
- 1 egg
- 100ml milk
- 50g Greek yogurt
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Extra virgin olive oil for cooking
Ingredients for the filling:
- 1 courgette
- 50g grated cheese (parmesan or grana padano)
- 100ml Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil
Preparation:
- Pancakes: In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat the egg with the milk and yogurt. Combine the two mixtures and mix until you get a smooth dough without lumps.
- Cooking: Heat a non-stick pan with a drizzle of oil. Pour a ladle of batter at a time and cook the pancakes for about 2 minutes per side or until golden brown.
- Filling: In the meantime, grate the courgette and sauté it in a pan with a drizzle of oil until it is tender.
- Sauce: In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with the chives, salt and pepper.
- Composition: Stuff the pancakes with the sautéed courgette and the grated cheese. Serve with a spoonful of yogurt sauce.
Tips:
- Vegetables: You can replace the courgette with other vegetables of your choice, such as spinach, carrots, or mushrooms.
- Cheese: Experiment with different types of cheese, such as feta, robiola, or smoked scamorza.
- Sauce: You can flavor the yogurt sauce with other aromatic herbs, such as mint, parsley, or basil.
Variations:
- Savory pancakes with ham and cheese: Add diced cooked ham to the pancake batter and serve with a gorgonzola sauce.
- Savory pancakes with smoked salmon and avocado: Fill the pancakes with slices of smoked salmon, diced avocado,o and a yogurt sauce with lemon and dill.
Enjoy!