Recipe of the Month: Ham and Zucchini Pikelets

Ingredients

• 1 cup wholemeal self-raising flour
• 1/2 cup self-raising flour, sifted
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat grated tasty cheese
• 1 medium zucchini, grated
• 3 slices (70g) honey leg ham, diced
• 1 1/4 cups skim milk
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• Olive oil cooking spray
• 1/2 cup plain low-fat yoghurt
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives

Steps

1. Combine flours and cheese in a large bowl. Make a well in centre. Combine zucchini, ham, milk and eggs in a large jug. Add egg mixture to flour mixture. Stir until combined.
2. Lightly spray a non-stick frying pan with oil. Heat over medium heat. Drop 1 heaped tablespoon of batter into pan. Repeat to make 6 pikelets. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbles start to form on surface. Turn over. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Cool on a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter to make 24 pikelets.
3. Combine yoghurt and chives in a small bowl. Stir to combine. Serve pikelets with yoghurt mixture.

Here’s another kid-friendly recipe you might like: Pasta Salad

This nutritious pasta salad recipe is full of delicious vegetables! This month, make this easy and delicious supper with your family.