Butternut Squash Pancakes
- 2 cups peeled and grated butternut squash (1 lb. squash)
- 2 cups grated potato (about 2 medium)
- 1 medium red onion, grated ( 1/2 cup)
- 2 tsp. salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. dried sage
- 1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 3 Tbs. unbleached white flour
- Salt and ground black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Place squash, potatoes and onion into a colander.
- Add 2 teaspoons salt, mix and let drain over sink, about 15 minutes.
- Press vegetables several times to extract water.
- Transfer vegetables to a medium bowl.
- Add garlic, sage, nutmeg and egg and mix thoroughly.
- Add flour and season with salt and pepper and mix thoroughly.
- Heat about 1/8-inch oil in heavy-bottomed large skillet.
- Using a heaping tablespoon, drop pancakes into oil; press down with a spatula to flatten and ensure even cooking.
- Cook 1 to 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Remove to platter and keep warm.
- Cook remaining batter adding more oil to pan when necessary.
butternut squash, potato, red onion, salt, garlic, sage, nutmeg, egg, unbleached white flour, salt, vegetable oil
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/butternut-squash-pancakes/ (may not work)