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Healthy Spinach Pancakes

Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 12 oz. ripe mixed-color cherry tomatoes
  • 3 1/2 oz. baby spinach
  • 3 scallions
  • 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime
  • olive oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 cup milk (reduced-fat)
  • 10 oz. cottage cheese
  • hot chilli sauce optional

Instructions

  • Slice the avocado and quarter the tomatoes, then place in a salad bowl with a quarter of the spinach. Slice, and add the scallions, and add in the cilantro leaves, then squeeze over the lime juice. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil, season with sea salt and black pepper, toss to coat, and put aside.
  • In a blender, crack the egg, add the flour, milk, remaining spinach, and a pinch of pepper and blend until a smooth texture.
  • Place a large nonstick frying pan on medium heat, add a little olive oil, then pour in a thin layer of batter, swirling it up and around the edges. Cook on one side only for 2 minutes, or until lightly golden, and repeat with the rest.
  • Top each pancake with dollops of cottage cheese, the avocado salad, and a few good shakes of chili sauce (optional), or add toppings of your choice.