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Quinoa Zucchini Patties
These herbed Zucchini Patties get a nutritional boost from nutty quinoa. Try them for a light but filling summer meal!Yield: 8 patties
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 205 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2/3 c quinoa, dry
- 1 cup zucchini, grated
- 1/3 cup whole grain breadcrumbs
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Tbsp Asiago cheese, fresh grated
- 1 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped, or 1 tsp dry
- 1 Tbsp fresh chives, chopped, or 1 tsp dry
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten slightly
- 1 - 2 Tbsp butter
Instructions
- Mix the quinoa with 1 1/3 c water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer, covered over low heat for 15 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy. Uncover, and let the quinoa cool slightly.
- Press the grated zucchini between two paper towels to remove some of the extra moisture.
- In a large bowl, mix the quinoa, grated zucchini, breadcrumbs, garlic, cheese, basil, chives, salt and pepper. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasonings if desired.
- Add the egg and mix until the mixture is moist.
- Heat 1 Tbsp of butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Shape the quinoa mixture into ¼ c patties. Place the patties on the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, flip, and continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the patties are golden.
- Repeat with any additional mixture, adding butter if the skillet seems dry. Keep the finished patties warm in a low oven until everything has been cooked.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and a salad.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
2patties
Calories
205kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
23.5g
(8%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
8.6g
(13%)
Saturated Fat
1.8g
(9%)
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
236mg
(10%)
Fiber
2.9g
(12%)
Sugar
0.9g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2patties | |
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 23.5g | 8% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 8.6g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 236mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 12% |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.