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Zucchini and quinoa patties

These zucchini and quinoa fritters are a nutritious plant-based meal and suitable for diabetics.

  • Time to make: 25 mins
  • Serving: 4 people
Ratings: 4.3
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 420g no-added-salt chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ bunch fresh coriander
  • 3 spring onions
  • 2 zucchini/ courgettes, grated and excess moisture squeezed out (170g)
  • 2 tablespoon tricolour quinoa
  • ¼ cup plain flour
  • 2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 wholemeal pita pockets, toasted
  • 2 cups leafy salad mix
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cucumbers, cut into ribbons
    • Yoghurt dressing
    • 1 cup reduced-fat Greek yoghurt
    • 1 cucumber, grated and liquid drained
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 To make the patties, in a small food processor add chickpeas, garlic, cumin, coriander and onion. Blitz to form a coarse paste. Transfer to a bowl. Add zucchini, quinoa and flour and mix until combined. Using damp hands, shape into 12 patties. Place on a plate and refrigerate until ready to use.

    2 Heat oil in a large frypan over medium heat. Cook patties for 3-4 minutes each side or until golden. Transfer to a plate.

    3 To make the dressing combine yoghurt and cucumber.

    4 Serve with pita pockets, leafy salad mix, tomatoes, cucumber and yoghurt dressing.

    2 comments on Zucchini and quinoa patties

    1. Robyn May 13, 2024 at 2:47 pm #

      Should the quinoa be soaked before adding to pattie mix?

      • HFG staff May 14, 2024 at 11:16 am #

        Hi Robyn,

        The quinoa doesn’t need to be soaked before adding to the mix. 🙂

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