Zucchini-Cheese Pancakes

Ingredients

4 large eggs lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or coarse black pepper
1/4 cup (50g) olive oil or vegetable oil
2/3 cup (57g) chopped chives or scallions about 1 bunch scallions trimmed and chopped
2 teaspoons table salt to taste
1 teaspoon dried basil*
1 teaspoon dried oregano*
4 cups (484 to 600g) coarsely grated zucchini about two 10“ zucchinis
1 3/4 cups (210g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
1 cup (113g) freshly grated Parmesan Cheddar Monterey Jack or other cheese (or a combination)

Preheat a griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat; if you have an electric griddle, set the heat to 400°F., Beat the eggs with the oil, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined., Add the herbs, scallions, zucchini, and cheese, stirring to combine., Stir in the flour., Grease the hot griddle lightly. Drop the batter in 1/4 cupfuls onto the griddle; a muffin scoop works well here. If necessary, spread the cakes to about 3 1/2“ to 4“ diameter., Cook the cakes for 3 minutes, or until they’re brown on the bottom, and bubbles have appeared on their tops. The top surface will appear somewhat dry and set., Flip the cakes, and cook them for about3 to 4 minutes on the second side, or until they’re as moist/cooked as you like when you break one open., Repeat until you’ve used all of the batter., Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold; with butter and grated cheese, or without. Store any leftovers, tightly wrapped, in the refrigerator. Reheat in a toaster or toaster oven, if desired.