Paleo Zucchini Basil Pancakes

By ROBandSEAN

Ingredients

• 2 large zucchini, shredded
• 1 t. kosher salt
• 3 eggs
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 2 T. fresh basil, chopped
• 1/4 t. pepper
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• dash of cayenne pepper
• 2 T. coconut oil

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place grated zucchini in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Allow to sit 5-10 minutes, and then using your hands squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
2. Place coconut oil in a skillet and heat over medium heat.
3. Meanwhile, place eggs in a large bowl and whisk.
4. Add remaining ingredients to eggs, including the drained zucchini. Mix quickly.
5. Using an ice cream scoop or small measuring cup, scoop out portions of the mixture and drop them carefully into the hot oil.
6. Using a spatula, carefully flatten into pancakes. Cook 5 minutes or until browned, and then flip. Cook another 5 minutes or so.
7. Lift pancakes onto a paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm