Jul 14 2026
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Cheezy Quinoa & Zucchini Fritters Recipe

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Time40m
Serves4

Make Cheezy Quinoa & Zucchini Fritters Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Fritter Base

Cooking

Method

Preparation of Ingredients

  1. 1

    Cook Quinoa

    Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.

  2. 2

    Prepare Zucchini

    Wash and grate the zucchini using a box grater. Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.

  3. 3

    Chop Fresh Herbs

    Finely chop fresh parsley or chives, and set aside.

Mixing and Cooking

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, grated zucchini, eggs, all-purpose flour, grated cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

  2. 5

    Form Fritters

    Using your hands, shape the mixture into small patties (about 2-3 inches in diameter) and place them on a plate.

  3. 6

    Cook Fritters

    In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the fritters in batches (do not overcrowd the pan) and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.

  4. 7

    Garnish and Serve

    Once cooked, remove fritters from the skillet and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs before serving.

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