Corn Basil Cakes

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  • Each serving
  • 250 cal
  • 15g fat (5g sat)
  • 120mg chol
  • 480mg sodium
  • 23g carb
  • 2g fiber
  • 9g protein

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 large ears)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped shallots
  • High-heat oil, for cooking

Directions

Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and pepper in a bowl. Add buttermilk, eggs and butter, stirring just enough to combine. Fold in corn, basil, Parmesan and shallots.

Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat and coat with a thin layer of oil. Drop batter by the 1/4 cup onto the skillet, cooking until cakes are golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes per side.

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