* coarsely grated, placed in a colander to drain of excess liquid ** peeled, coarsely shredded *** basil, marjoram, herbes de Provence, etc.

Mix together everything except the oil and accompaniments.

Puree half the mixture, then return it to the grated vegetable mixture.

Add more flour as needed for a thick batter consistency.

Fry as for classic potato pancakes.

Serve with accompaniments of yogurt, salsa, herby tomato sauce, or pesto.

Per Serving (using a total of 2 tablespoons oil): 285 calories, 9 g protein, 41 g carbohydrate, 10 g fat (2 g saturated), 105 mg cholesterol, 56 mg sodium, 3 g fiber.

Marlena Spieler writing in the San Francisco Chronicle, 12/14/92.