Scallion Pancakes with Dipping Sauce

(makes 4 servings)

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
• 2 Tablespoons distilled white vinegar
• 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 egg
• ¾ cup water
• 1 bunch (about 6) scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoon canola oil

Preparation:

• Toast sesame seeds over medium heat in heavy pan about 5 minutes or until browned.
• Combine with vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and red-pepper flakes in small-size bowl and chill
• In medium-size bowl, whisk flour, egg, and water until smooth. Stir in scallions, garlic and salt.
• Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Ladle batter by scant ¼-cup measures into skillet and smooth out to make 4 thin pancakes. Cook until golden brown on one side, about 3 minutes. Flip pancake and cook, 2 to 3 minutes more. Repeat with remaining oil and batter.

Make 4 Servings:

Weight loss recipes Amount Per Serving : 167 Calories, 7 g Protein, 25 g Carbohydrates, 4 g Dietary Fiber, 5 g Fat, 1 g Saturated Fat, 411 mg Sodium