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Whole-Wheat Pancakes with Carrots and Sesame Seeds

Whole-Wheat Pancakes with Carrots and Sesame Seeds

For 1 Adult and 1 Child (7-14 Years)
25 min., ready in 30 min.
Time:
508
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
90 / 100
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Ingredients
4 carrots (each about 100 grams)
1 egg
4 ozs Whole wheat flour
¾ cup Buttermilk
salt
4 tsps Sesame seeds (about 20 grams)
2 Tbsps vegetable oil
4 Tbsps grated Cheese (about 30 grams)
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Preparation
1.
Whole-Wheat Pancakes with Carrots and Sesame Seeds preparation step 1

Bring 250 ml (approximately 1 cup) water to a boil in a pot. Rinse, trim and peel carrots, place in a steamer over boiling water and parboil for about 10 minutes.

2.
Whole-Wheat Pancakes with Carrots and Sesame Seeds preparation step 2

Whisk together egg, flour, buttermilk and 1 pinch of salt in a bowl.

3.
Whole-Wheat Pancakes with Carrots and Sesame Seeds preparation step 3

Remove carrots from steamer and cut each in half lengthwise.

4.
Whole-Wheat Pancakes with Carrots and Sesame Seeds preparation step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a non-stick pan. Place half of the carrots in the pan, cut side down, radiating out from the center. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sesame seeds.

5.
Whole-Wheat Pancakes with Carrots and Sesame Seeds preparation step 5

Pour half of batter into pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sesame seeds and cook, covered, over medium heat until golden brown, about 3 minutes.

6.
Whole-Wheat Pancakes with Carrots and Sesame Seeds preparation step 6

Slide pancake from the pan onto the lid, then turn over and return to the pan.

7.
Whole-Wheat Pancakes with Carrots and Sesame Seeds preparation step 7

Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons grated cheese and bake for about 3 minutes. Remove from pan and keep warm while cooking another pancake using the remaining ingredients.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie508 cal.(24 %)
Protein21 g(21 %)
Fat24 g(21 %)
Carbohydrates48 g(32 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage14.5 g(48 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

The wholemeal flour scores with many minerals; its dietary fibres support the digestion. The beta-carotene contained in the carrots is good for the eyes and skin.

Even smarter

Even smarter

If you replace the carrots with green asparagus, paprika or courgette strips, pre-cooking is not necessary: A short frying in the pan is enough before the dough is added.

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