Zucchini & quinoa patties
These zucchini and quinoa fritters are a nutritious plant-based meal and suitable for diabetics.
Serves: 4
Time to make: 25 mins
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
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Instructions
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.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 430cal
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Kilojoules 1800kJ
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Protein 23g
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Total fat 7g
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–Saturated fat 2g
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Carbohydrates 60g
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–Sugars 11g
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Dietary fibre 14g
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Sodium 481mg
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Calcium 279mg
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Iron 5.7mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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Should the quinoa be soaked before adding to pattie mix?
Hi Robyn,
The quinoa doesn’t need to be soaked before adding to the mix. 🙂