Description
Simple fritters made with quinoa, zucchini, garlic, and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 medium zucchini, grated and squeezed dry
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine the cooked quinoa, squeezed zucchini, Parmesan cheese, flour, eggs, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix until just combined.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil, 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 paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Squeezing the moisture from the grated zucchini is important for crispy fritters.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese for Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 50
Keywords: garlicky, cheesy, quinoa, zucchini, fritters, easy, vegetarian appetizer