Garlicky & Cheesy Quinoa Zucchini Fritters
These Garlicky & Cheesy Quinoa Zucchini Fritters are packed with quinoa and zucchini. One of my favorite summer zucchini recipes, these fritters are super delicious and very easy to make!
Servings : 14
Ingredients
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1/2- teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 1/2- cup quinoa
- 1 egg
- 3 garlic cloves , minced
- 1/2- teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup grated fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese
- 1 cup panko crumbs
- salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Optional
- Yogurt
- Sour Cream
- Soy Sauce
Instructions
- Place zucchini in a Colander
and toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Let stand 10 minutes then wring zucchini dry with paper towel.
- In the meantime, prepare the quinoa.
- Combine water and quinoa in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
- Reduce quinoa to a simmer; cover and cook for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat, fluff with fork and let stand ten minutes.
- Place zucchini in a large bowl.
- Add quinoa, egg, garlic, oregano, fresh cheese, and panko crumbs.
- Season with salt and pepper; mix until thoroughly combined.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet.
- Shape zucchini-mixture into 2 to 3-inch patties.
- Working in batches, add zucchini mixture into skillet, flattening slightly; cook until golden and crisp, about 4 minutes per side.
- Transfer fritters to a paper towel–lined plate.
- Serve with yogurt, or sour cream, soy sauce, etc...
Notes
RECIPE SOURCE: DIETHOOD
Nutrition
Calories: 102 kcal | Carbohydrates: 8 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 5 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 16 mg | Sodium: 236 mg | Potassium: 102 mg | Fiber: 0 g | Sugar: 0 g | Vitamin A: 110 IU | Vitamin C: 3.4 mg | Calcium: 102 mg | Iron: 0.7 mg | Net Carbs: 8 g
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.