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Quinoa Zucchini Cakes (Fritters)
Healthy Zucchini Cakes
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 25 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Lyubomira L📖 cookinglsl
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●strainer
- ●pan
- ●skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Sprinkle salt over grated zucchini. Place a mesh strainer over a bowl and add zucchini. Press and squeeze water from them. Let zucchini sit for ⏱️ 10 minutes, to allow water to drain.
water1 cup
2
To cook quinoa- in a pan combine 1/2 cup quinoa with 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to medium and cover. Let it cook until all water is absorbed or for around ⏱️ 15 minutes.
water1 cup
3
In a large bowl combine zucchini, quinoa, egg, thyme, Parmesan cheese, black pepper and garlic powder. Using a tablespoon scoop small amounts of mixture and shape them into patties.
egg1
4
In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Carefully add patties, leaving enough space between them and fry for about ⏱️ 4 minutes per side, until golden.
Nutrition Facts
calories
273 kcal
fat Content
22 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
2 g
sodium Content
148 mg
protein Content
7 g
cholesterol Content
34 mg
carbohydrate Content
12 g
saturated Fat Content
16 g
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