Garlicky & Cheesy Quinoa Zucchini Fritters
- Number of Servings: 20
Ingredients
Ingredients2 cups grated zucchini˝-teaspoon salt1 cup water˝-cup quinoa1 egg3 garlic cloves, minced˝-teaspoon dried oregano1 cup grated fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese1 cup panko crumbssalt and fresh ground pepper, to taste3 tablespoons olive oilOptionalYogurtSour CreamSoy Sauce
Instructions
Place zucchini in a Colander Garlicky & Cheesy Quinoa Zucchini Fritters and toss with ˝ 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...
Serving Size: 15-20
Number of Servings: 20
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ASHPASHMINA.
Place zucchini in a Colander Garlicky & Cheesy Quinoa Zucchini Fritters and toss with ˝ 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...
Serving Size: 15-20
Number of Servings: 20
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ASHPASHMINA.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 99.5
- Total Fat: 6.9 g
- Cholesterol: 29.1 mg
- Sodium: 165.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 4.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
- Protein: 4.8 g
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