Quinoa & Zucchini Cheese Patties

Pan-fried quinoa-zucchini patties with white cheese and dill, served with yogurt.

Pan-fried quinoa-zucchini patties bound with white cheese and dill, served with a bowl of yogurt.

Makes 10

Nutrition (per patty, estimated)

  • Calories: ~85 kcal
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Fat: 4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g
  • Fibre: 1 g

Estimated values.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup quinoa (cooked in 1¼ cups water, cooled)
  • 2 zucchini, grated and squeezed
  • 3 eggs
  • 5 tablespoons light white cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoons dill
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 bowl yogurt, to serve

Method

  1. Cook the quinoa in the water and cool.
  2. Squeeze the zucchini; mix with the eggs, cheese and dill, then fold in the quinoa.
  3. Shape 10 patties and pan-fry about 5 minutes per side.
  4. Serve with yogurt alongside.

Originally shared on our Instagram.