These garlicky and cheesy Quinoa Zucchini Fritters are one of my favorite summer zucchini recipes; the fritters are super delicious and very easy to make!
Servings : 14
Prep Time 20 minutesmins
Cook Time 25 minutesmins
Total Time 45 minutesmins
Ingredients
2cupsgrated zucchini
½teaspoonsalt
1cupwater
½cupquinoa
1wholeegg
3clovesgarlic,minced
½teaspoondried oregano
1cupgrated fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1cuppanko crumbs
salt and fresh ground black pepper,to taste
¼cupvegetable oil
Optional
Yogurt
Sour Cream
Marinara
Soy Sauce
Instructions
Place zucchini in a colander and toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes, then wring zucchini dry with a paper towel.
In the meantime, prepare the quinoa. Combine water and quinoa in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer; cover and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and let stand for 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, cooked quinoa, egg, garlic, oregano, fresh cheese, and panko crumbs. Season with salt and pepper; mix until thoroughly combined.
Heat the oil in a skillet. Shape the zucchini-quinoa mixture into 2 to 3-inch patties. Working in batches, add these to the skillet, flattening slightly with a spatula; cook over medium heat until golden and crisp, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer fritters to a paper towel–lined plate.
Serve with yogurt, sour cream, marinara, soy sauce, or any dip of your choice.
Drain Zucchini Well: Salt the zucchini and let it stand for 10 to 15 minutes. Then, squeeze out as much water as possible for non-soggy fritters. Don't skip this part, please.
Experiment with Seasoning: Try different herbs, spices, cheeses, or chopped onions for extra flavor.
Don't Crowd the Pan: Fry in batches on medium heat for even, crisp cooking.
Store and Reheat Properly: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and reheat in the oven to keep them crispy.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.