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Cheesy Quinoa Zucchini Fritters

Sara
These Cheesy Quinoa Zucchini Fritters are super easy to make and loaded with so much goodness! I made a homemade Lemon Mayo Sauce that is perfect for dipping these into!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 377 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Zucchini Fritters:

  • 1/2 cup uncooked Quinoa
  • 1 cup Water
  • 3 Medium Zucchinis Grated
  • 2 Eggs
  • 4 Garlic Cloves Minced
  • 1 Tbs Dried Oregano
  • 1 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 cup Gluten Free Panko
  • 1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp Sea Salt divided
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 3-4 Tbs EVOO

For the Lemon Mayo Sauce:

  • 1 Lemon Zested and Juiced
  • 3/4 cup Mayo
  • 1 Garlic Clove Minced
  • 1/2 tsp White Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Thyme
  • Sea Salt and Pepper to taste
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Instructions
 

  • Add Quinoa and Water to a medium sauce pan and cook according to package directions
  • While Quinoa is cooking prepare the rest
  • Place grated Zucchini in a colander over the sink and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp Sea Salt, let it sit for 10 minutes
  • Squeeze as much of the water out of the Zucchini as you can with your hands
  • Then place the Zucchini on paper towels or a large dish cloth and squeeze the rest of the water out
  • Place Zucchini in a large bowl, then add in Quinoa, Eggs, Garlic, Oregano, Parmesan, Panko, 1/2 tsp Sea Salt and Pepper
  • Mix well
  • Add EVOO to a large frying pan and heat over med/high heat
  • Once oil is shimmering, form the Zucchini mixture into 2-3 inch patties and place in the frying pan
  • Cook 4-5 minutes each side until crispy
  • Place on paper towels once cooked to drain any additional oil
  • Mix all ingredients for the Lemon Mayo Sauce and serve
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 377kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 8gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 290mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 276IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 185mgIron: 1mg
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