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 mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 377 kcal
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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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!
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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