Garlicky Cheesy Quinoa Zucchini Fritters
Make crisp garlicky cheesy quinoa zucchini fritters with cooked quinoa, shredded zucchini, garlic, mozzarella, and Parmesan for an easy savory meal or snack.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa cooled
- 2 medium zucchini shredded and squeezed very dry
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
Instructions
Instructions
- Place the shredded zucchini in a clean towel and squeeze firmly until very little liquid remains.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, zucchini, garlic, eggs, mozzarella, Parmesan, flour, salt, and pepper until evenly mixed.
- Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes, then shape it into 12 compact patties using about 2 tablespoons per fritter.
- Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the fritters in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden and set.
- Transfer the cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate and serve warm.