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Crispy Mediterranean Quinoa Zucchini Feta Patties

These crispy patties blend healthy ingredients like quinoa, zucchini, and feta into a flavorful snack or light meal, perfect for sneaking in veggies and protein.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Light Meal, Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean, Vegetarian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Patties

  • 6 oz uncooked quinoa
  • 2 medium zucchini, peeled and shredded
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons regular breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons dill, finely chopped
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 tablespoons olive or grapeseed oil, for frying

For the Greek Yogurt Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons Greek yogurt, plain
  • 1 baby dill pickle, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dill, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Prepare the quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool to room temperature.
  • Squeeze excess moisture from the shredded zucchini using a kitchen towel.
  • In a large bowl, mix the cooled quinoa, shredded zucchini, crumbled feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, breadcrumbs, chopped dill, beaten eggs, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until uniform.
  • Shape the mixture into small patties.

Cooking

  • Heat olive or grapeseed oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.

Making the Sauce

  • For the Greek yogurt sauce, mix Greek yogurt, chopped dill pickle, minced dill, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Serving

  • Serve the crispy quinoa patties hot with the Greek yogurt sauce.

Notes

Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture from the zucchini as possible to prevent the patties from being soggy. Adjust the seasoning to your taste; you can add more salt, pepper, or spices if desired. If the mixture feels too wet, add a little more breadcrumbs to help bind it. These patties can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to a day before frying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
Keyword Healthy Snack, Mediterranean Diet, Quinoa Patties, Vegetarian Recipe, Zucchini Feta Patties
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