Jewel-Tone Pancakes with Creamy Yogurt-Dill Sauce

Name: Jewel-Tone Pancakes with Creamy Yogurt-Dill Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 oz. plain nonfat Greek yogurt; 2 Tbs. chopped fresh dill; 2 Tbs. lemon juice; 1 small clove garlic, chopped; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 3 medium beets (1 lb.), trimmed and scrubbed; 2 medium carrots (6 oz.); 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.); 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 large egg plus 2 large egg whites, beaten

Servings: persons

6 oz. plain nonfat Greek yogurt
2 Tbs. chopped fresh dill
2 Tbs. lemon juice
1 small clove garlic, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
3 medium beets (1 lb.), trimmed and scrubbed
2 medium carrots (6 oz.)
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
1/2 tsp. salt
1 large egg plus 2 large egg whites, beaten

1
To make Yogurt-Dill Sauce: Whisk together yogurt, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in small bowl.
2
Refrigerate until ready to use, up to 3 days.
3
To make Pancakes: Preheat oven to 250F.
4
Coat baking sheet with cooking spray, and set aside.
5
Shred beets and carrots in food processor fitted with grating blade, or grate with box grater.
6
Place beet-carrot mixture in large bowl, and toss with garlic and salt.
7
Add egg and egg whites, and mix well.
8
Lightly spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and heat over medium-high heat.
9
Drop 1/4 cup beet mixture into skillet, and flatten slightly to form 3-inch-diameter pancake.
10
Repeat, forming 3 other pancakes in pan.
11
Cook 4 minutes, or until undersides are golden brown.
12
Flip pancakes, and cook 3 minutes more.
13
Respray pan, and repeat process with remaining batter, keeping prepared pancakes warm in oven.
14
Drizzle with Yogurt-Dill Sauce, and serve immediately.

133

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 oz. plain nonfat Greek yogurt, 2 Tbs. chopped fresh dill, 2 Tbs. lemon juice, 1 small clove garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Jewel-Tone Pancakes with Creamy Yogurt-Dill Sauce falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!