Potato and Zucchini Pancake - Wilson's disease

### **[Recipe] Potato and Zucchini Pancakes [/Recipe]**

📅 **Published on 02/08/2025**

👩🍳 **Difficulty**: Easy

⏱️ **Preparation time**: 15 min

🔥 **Cooking time**: 20 min

🍽️ **Servings**: 4 pancakes

💡 **Why this recipe?**

**Potato and Zucchini Pancakes** are a simple, light and **low in copper** dish, perfectly suited for people with **Wilson's disease**. **Potatoes** and **Zucchini** are a great combination to achieve a soft texture on the inside and slightly crunchy on the outside. A healthy way to enjoy vegetables every day!

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### **Ingredients**

#### ✅ **For the pancakes**

- 2 medium potatoes

- 1 zucchini

- 1 egg

- 50 g of wheat flour

- 1 tablespoon of olive oil

- 1 pinch of salt

- Black pepper (optional)

- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

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### **Preparation**

#### 🥔 **1. Prepare the vegetables**

1. Wash and peel the potatoes. Grate them finely.

2. Wash the zucchini and grate it as well.

3. In a salad bowl, mix the grated potatoes and the grated zucchini.

4. Drain the mixture to remove excess water by squeezing with your hands or using a clean tea towel.

#### 🍳 **2. Prepare the pancake dough**

1. Add the egg, flour, salt, pepper and parsley (if you want to add it). Mix until you get a smooth dough.

#### 🔥 **3. Cooking the pancakes**

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Form small patties with the dough and place them in the hot pan.

3. Cook each patty for **3 to 4 minutes** on each side, until golden brown and crispy.

#### 🍽️ **4. Dressage and service**

1. Serve immediately, accompanied by a plain yogurt sauce or fresh vegetables.

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### **Compatible accompaniments**

🥒 **Green salad**: To bring freshness.

🥛 **Plain yogurt**: In a light sauce to accompany the pancakes.

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### **Tips and Alternatives**

✅ **Variation with spices**: Add a little cumin or paprika to the dough for more flavor.

✅ **Egg-free version**: Replace the egg with 2 tablespoons of applesauce to bind the ingredients.

✅ **Flourless alternative**: Use fine semolina for an even crunchier side.

Enjoy your meal! 🍽️✨V