Mushroom Filled Potato Pancakes Recipe
These are healthy, relatively low calorie, and very tasty potato pancakes that I adapted from Jacques Pepin. Sauteed simply in a little oil, they have about 200 calories in each serving of three pancakes. I served them as a side dish to Chicken Chasseur (will post soon), but they would also make a great appetizer.
Ingredients
- 4 to 5 potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), cleaned and cut in half or quarters
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 5 tablespoons canola oil
- 4 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced (1/3 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled, crushed, and finely chopped (1 teaspoon)
- 4 ounces mushrooms, chopped (1/4 cup)
- 12 oil-cured black olives, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch dice (optional...substitute an additional 1/4 cup mushrooms if you prefer)
Directions
- Place the potatoes in a saucepan, and cover with cool water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and boil gently for 20 minutes or until tender. Remove the potatoes,
- and let them cool. Then peel them, and push them through a food mill or mash. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet or saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil, add the shallots, and saute for 1 minute. Add the garlic and mushrooms, and cook for about 3 minutes, until almost dry. Remove from the heat, and add the olives and the remaining salt and pepper. Cool.
- Divide the cold potato puree into twenty-four balls of equal size. Arrange the balls about 6 inches apart on a large sheet of plastic wrap. Cover with a second piece of plastic, and press on each ball to create a pancake about 1/3-inch thick. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the mushroom mixture onto each of twelve pancakes; cover with the remaining pancakes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in each of two large nonstick skillets over medium to high heat. When hot, add the filled pancakes in a single layer, and cook them for about 3 minutes until lightly browned. Turn carefully with a large spatula, and cook for about 3 minutes on the other side. Remove to a serving platter, and serve immediately, or set aside and reheat in the oven or under the broiler just before serving.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 151g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 201 | |
| Calories from Fat 105 | 52% |
| Total Fat 11.85g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 0.91g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.05g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 299mg | 12% |
| Potassium 570mg | 16% |
| Total Carbs 21.99g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.9g | 10% |
| Sugars 1.25g | 1% |
| Protein 3.07g | 5% |
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Reviews
September 13, 2011
I'd rate these 5 hearts for flavor, but they are bit more work than I prefer for an every night dish. Try these for a dinner party when you want to impress!I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
September 27, 2011
Blog up http://sososimple.blogspot.com/2011/09/healthy-fish-and-chips-another-take-on.html
Hope you enjoy what I have done with them. Cheers Gilli1 replyI've cooked/tasted this recipe!
September 27, 2011
These include two of my favorite ingredients, mushrooms and potatoes and did not fail. Very good!!I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
Comments
- September 25, 2011Hi John1 reply
I made the pancake. delicious and healthily.
I am going to blog it. I have now adapted it into Hash browns for the Grandchildren. Have frozen them and Voila Breakfast sorted. Much better than bought ones
Should have it up today. Will reference to to your post. Thanks - September 19, 2011John these look really tasty. I love Jacques Pepin's food. I must try them1 reply
Cheers 
September 14, 2011Sounds fantastic and also pretty affordable. I wonder if I could just chop up a few of my herby pickled mushrooms (http://thealchemistblog.wordpress.com/2011/08/11/fine-sexy-pickled-mushrooms-or-i-enable-because-i-care/) for the filling to make it easier for a weeknight? Another thought--baking these off on parchment instead of frying could be a lot easier. I'll let you know if I try! Another stuffing that might be great--sauerkraut! (http://thealchemistblog.wordpress.com/2011/08/24/naturally-fermented-sauerkraut-or-hey-what-if-i-wrote-the-titles-for-sex-ed-videos/) Thanks, John!1 reply
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