Pea Pancakes with Tzatziki
Looking for recipes that use fresh peas? Try this recipe for Pea Pancakes with Tzatziki–wonderful for appetizers, lunch or brunch.
Looking for recipes that use fresh peas? Try this recipe for Pea Pancakes with Tzatziki–wonderful for appetizers, lunch or brunch.
I’m not sure how to explain it, but when I see fresh peas at the market, I simply can not resist. I buy them without plans, and sometimes they just get thrown in to whatever is the shining star in xyz dish. But I feel that this has been a little unfair to these little green baubles, and I’ve been looking for new ways to enjoy spring’s sweetest peas.
Recipes With Fresh Peas
Chats with friends and discussions on Instagram brought forth oodles of suggestions, but one that caught my eye was an idea from a good friend. “Pea pancakes,” she urged. There was a recipe on Bon Appetit, and I hunted it down. Thank goodness for the internet – it took all of 4 seconds.
I was intrigued, but of course, I can’t do pea pancakes without giving it my own spin. I wanted them to have a little tang, a little spring in its step…so I whirled some creme fraiche and goat cheese into the batter. And for serving, some creamy dollops of tzatziki seemed like a very good idea. Straight out of the pan, the tzatziki imparted its cool freshness to the still hot pancakes, the peas giving their little pops of sweetness with each bite.
I must say, Pea Pancakes with Tzatziki was a very good way to give peas a chance.
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I am back, joining Becky from Vintage Mixer and our friends this month as we share dishes that embrace #EatSeasonal! May is all about peas, greens, and so much more. Check out these recipes for more #EatSeasonal inspiration.
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Simple Santa Fe Rice with Cilantro and Garlic by Bless This Mess
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Pea Pancakes with Tzatziki
Ingredients
- 1 cup shelled fresh peas
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for boiling water
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup creme fraiche
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons canola oil plus more for skillet
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons salted butter melted, for serving
- 1/2 cup tzatziki for serving
Instructions
- Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Season the water with salt, then cook the peas for about 2-3 minutes. Drain completely and set aside.
- In a blender, blend the eggs, 1 teaspoon salt, creme fraiche, goat cheese, flour and oil until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the peas and chives.
- Heat a little oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the pancakes in batches using a 1/3 cup to measure and pour the batter into the pan. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, then turn when the edges are bubbly and the bottom of the pancakes are golden. Flip and cook on the other side for about another minute or two. Continue until all the pancakes are cooked.
- Drizzle with melted butter and served sprinkled with chives and topped with tzatziki.
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Comments
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These pea pancakes sound to die for – with creme fraiche and goat cheese swirled in?! I’m already drooling.
I love fresh peas too, they scream spring to me! Love the side of tzatziki!
Yay for peas!
These look so amazingly fresh. Creme fraiche me every day of the week.
I can’t help but snatch up all of the fresh peas either!! Now I have another recipe to use them in!! And the more tzatziki uses the better! You’ll have to try my pea carbonara too :)
I have never ever thought to use peas like this but I think I’m in love! I love scallion pancakes and fresh peas are pretty much the most delicious food ever… this is happening soon!
What a fantastic idea, particularly the goat cheese whirred into the batter. I can never resist peas either, and now I want to head straight to the farmer’s market so I can make this recipe.
These look so awesome, Liren! Peas are definitely too cute to resist! Love them in these savory pancakes!
I love these pancakes! What a creative idea. I’m thinking my Mother’s Day brunch would be the perfect opportunity to try them out. :)
Delicious!Totally want to try your recipe.Voted for you! All the best!
These look fantastic.These are beautiful!
One of my favorite foods for summer.
Definitely trying your version soon .