Ricotta Pancakes With Blueberries Sauce
- BLUEBERRIES SAUCE
- 12 ounces frozen blueberries, thawed
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- RICOTTA PANCAKES
- 2/3 cup low-fat ricotta
- 1/4 cup milk, 2%
- 1 large egg, separated
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 6 tablespoons whole wheat flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil, virgin (or canola oil)
- Make the blueberries sauce:rnIn a small saucepan over medium heat, cook blueberries, 2 Tbsp water, 1 Tbsp sugar, the lemon zest, and cinnamon, stirring frequently, until syrupy, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Pancakes:rnBlend one egg yolk and ricotta in a food processor until smooth. Add milk, lemon juice, flour, remaining 2 tsp sugar, baking powder, and salt, and process until completely blended. Pour into a mixing bowl.
- Beat 2 egg whites in another bowl until stiff peaks form; fold gently into batter.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour batter into skillet by the quarter cup (scant). Cook until tops are bubbly and dry-looking, about 4 minutes; turn and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes more.
- Serve with blueberry sauce. rnGarnish with fresh berries or powder sugar, if desired.
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Taken from food52.com/recipes/32337-ricotta-pancakes-with-blueberries-sauce (may not work)