Savory Fresh-Corn Ricotta Pancakes with Tomato-Basil Relish

Peak summer corn finds a natural home in these ricotta-enriched savory pancakes. Fresh kernels and scallions fold into a tender batter, finished with a bright heirloom tomato and basil relish.

Serves 4 · 15 min prep · 18 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 410 cal
• 16g protein
• 42g carbs
• 21g fat
• 5g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups fresh sweet corn kernels
• 1 cup whole-milk ricotta
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 3 scallions
• 12 oz heirloom tomatoes
• 1/3 cup fresh basil
• 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1 tsp hot sauce

Instructions

1. 1Dice the heirloom tomatoes and place them in a bowl. Thinly slice the scallions and tear the basil. Toss tomatoes with half the olive oil, lemon juice, most of the basil, salt, and hot sauce to make a bright relish; let it sit so juices collect.
2. 2In a large bowl whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. In another bowl beat eggs with ricotta and milk until mostly smooth.
3. 3Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir just until combined; a few lumps are fine. Fold in corn kernels and most of the scallions. Batter will be thick.
4. 4Heat a large nonstick griddle or 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Brush with a little butter. Scoop one-quarter-cup portions of batter, spacing them apart, and gently flatten each into a 3-inch round.
5. 5Cook pancakes 2 to 3 minutes until edges look set and undersides are deep golden. Flip carefully and cook another 2 minutes until centers spring back. Transfer to a warm plate and repeat with remaining batter, adding butter as needed.
6. 6Taste the tomato relish and adjust salt or lemon. Warm serving plates.
7. 7Stack three pancakes on each plate. Spoon generous tomato-basil relish over and them so juices soak in.
8. 8Drizzle remaining olive oil, scatter leftover scallions and basil, and serve at once while pancakes are crisp-edged and steaming.