Ms. Fia Batua, RND
Medical Culinary Sports Nutritionist Dietitian | Chef

When it comes to pancakes, I always think out of the box. With the right toppings, they bring
something special to the plate every morning.

First, let’s do the “Pancake” :

Be creative.

In this recipe, I’m using left-over mashed potatoes.

Ingredients:

¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 large egg
2 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
2 cups mashed potato, refrigerated beforehand
½ cup all-purpose flour, divided (You can also try almond or wheat flour)
2 tablespoon cooking oil (I used canola oil or sometimes olive oil)

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Instructions:

1. Place the grated parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Add the fresh chives.
2. Add 1 egg, and lightly beat to combine.
3. Add the 2 cups mashed potatoes and ¼ cup all-purpose flour, and stir to combine.
4. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
5. Place the remaining flour in a shallow dish.
6. Divide the potato pancake mixture into 8 portions.
7. Shape each portion into a patty, about 3 inches in diameter, then dredge the patty in
   the flour. Shake off excess. Place on a large plate.
8. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a cast iron or non-stick pan/ skillet over medium-high heat.
9. Gently transfer 4 patties into the pan and cook. Flipping once, about 3 minutes per side.
10. Cook until golden and crisp.
11. Serve warm with preferred toppings.

Next, the “Toppings” :
Make it savory and hearty.

I really love creating savory pancakes. These topping ideas will make you want to wake up early,
and you’ll definitely have endless combos to try.

PS. Usually, either I use left overs or create easy new ones in the morning.

-Cheddar cheese and honey
-Pulled roasted chicken and tomato salsa
-BBQ style chicken and lettuce
-Chicken ham and sunny side up egg + parsley
-Herbed cream cheese and arugula leaves
-Beef bacon, lettuce, and tomato (BLT style)
-Chicken pastel
-Beef and mushroom

Having potatoes for breakfast is a nutritious and delicious way to jumpstart your mornings.
They’re one of the most nutrient-dense veggies in the market and available everywhere
(supermarkets, wet markets, even sari-sari stores, and road-side stalls!). They’re extremely
versatile, too, like these pancakes I just made.

Potatoes are incredibly filling, with 2 grams of dietary fiber per serving (148 grams, skin on
potato). They help with weight management because eating potatoes make you feel full faster.

With the pandemic still raging, it’s necessary that we keep our body healthy by being more
conscious of the food we consume. I highly recommend potatoes, not only are they affordable,
but they are also an excellent source of vitamin C (about 30% of DV, or 27 milligrams per
serving). Vitamin C helps support the immune system and helps prevent cellular damage.

Like I said last year when the pandemic just hit, we can take care of others better when we take
care of ourselves first. So continue making healthy food choices, have fun in the kitchen by
trying new and fun recipes, stay active, and always find time to meditate and de-stress.
Keep healthy and stay strong, dear readers!

Potato Pancakes (22g per serving)