Description
Simple fritters made with zucchini, quinoa, cheese, and garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini, grated
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Squeeze excess moisture from the grated zucchini using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- In a large bowl, combine the drained zucchini, cooked quinoa, Parmesan cheese, eggs, minced garlic, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot skillet, flattening them slightly to form fritters. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the fritters from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For crispier fritters, chill the mixture for 15 minutes before frying.
- You can substitute Gruyère or cheddar cheese for Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 60
Keywords: garlicky, cheesy, quinoa, zucchini, fritters, vegetable patties, quick snack