Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes

Lemon-ricotta pancakes are a popular breakfast dish in many American households. The addition of ricotta cheese gives the pancakes a light and fluffy texture, while the lemon adds a refreshing citrus flavor.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: American Courses: Breakfast Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Ricotta cheese
• 1 Egg
• ³⁄₄ cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 4 tablespoon Maple syrup

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, egg, milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
4. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt a small amount of butter.
5. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
6. Repeat with the remaining batter.
7. Serve the pancakes warm with maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 10g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.