savory tomato protein pancakes with brussels and potatoes

When I was a kid, I remember being so happy when we had breakfast for dinner. It did not happen often, making the rarity that much more special. You see, my mom makes the best breakfast.

Pancakes, french toast, eggs – whatever it was, she made for us while we all sat around the table enjoying… then she made hers last. We would all be done, up and cleaning our plates… then we’d hover around Mom wanting a bite of hers, because somehow the way mom made hers always tasted better.

I feel like I need to invite mom over and make her breakfast. Every weekend, forever.

Now I can have breakfast for dinner Whenever. I. Want. and you know? It’s not really all that often.

What if you want pancakes for dinner, but also crave veggies? You make a savory pancake stack! These bright orange tomato pancakes were a perfect pairing with the easy steamed veggies I recently had the opportunity to try – this was the first time I have had brussels sprouts since I was a kid! 

Backyard Grilled Potatoes on one side, Salt and Pepper Brussels Sprouts on the other – these quick steam sides were flavorful, and could not have been easier, they steamed while I was flipping pancakes.

savory tomato protein pancakes

adapted from sweet cream protein pancakes

egg, soy, dairy and gluten free, vegan

makes 8 regular size pancakes

1/2 cup raw cashews
1 cup almond milk
1/3 cup tomato paste
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup gluten free all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
pinch sea salt

Combine cashews and milk in high speed blender, blend on highest speed to a smooth liquid. Add tomato paste and garlic, blend until smooth. In mixing bowl, whisk together flour, xanthan gum and salt. Pour cashew milk mixture into dry ingredients, whisk until just combined. Using 1/4 cup scoop, form pancakes onto prepared (buttered, sprayed) griddle over medium heat. Pancakes will not bubble, will easily come up to turn after one minute. Flip and cook another half minute or so, until cooked through.

tomato tahini sauce

egg, soy, dairy and gluten free, vegan

1/2 cup tahini paste
1/3 cup tomato paste
1 clove garlic, minced fine
juice of 2 lemons
1-2 tablespoons water, to thin
sea salt

Whisk or blend tahini, tomato paste, garlic and lemon juice – add water to reach desired consistency.

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Compensation was provided by General Mills via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of spabettie and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of General Mills.

 

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