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Baked Quinoa Zucchini Fritters

two baby quinoa zucchini fritters on a piece of parchment.
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These baby led weaning quinoa zucchini fritters are baked, not fried, so you can easily cook them all at once with no flipping! They are made with healthy ingredients like protein rich quinoa and zucchini, and taste delicious with feta and herbs! (gluten-free)

Ingredients

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  • 1 small to medium zucchini
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa (from 1/2 cup dry quinoa)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as oregano, basil, dill, or parsley)
  • 1/4 tsp each salt and black pepper (optional)
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
  • olive oil, for brushing

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Using a coarse grater, grate the zucchini onto a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Squeeze out as much of the moisture as you can. 
  3. In a large bowl, mix the zucchini, cooked quinoa, eggs, minced garlic, herbs, feta and salt and pepper (if using).
  4. Using 1/4 cup each, scoop the mixture onto the baking sheet, forming flat patties. Brush or spray the tops with olive oil.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes. If you'd like, you can broil for 1-2 minutes to brown the tops of the fritters. 
  6. Let fritters cool for a few minutes before removing from the baking sheet.

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Notes

  • To cook quinoa, add 1/2 cup quinoa to a saucepan with 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil and simmer, on low, covered, for 15 minutes. Let stand for a few minutes, then fluff with a fork. 
  • You can use 2 tsp of your favorite dried herbs in place of fresh herbs.
  • You can pan fry these fritters instead of baking if you'd like. Heat a large skillet over medium low heat. Add a small amount of olive oil, just enough to coat the bottom, and then add the fritters, leaving plenty of room between each. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, flipping carefully.
  • Store fritters in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freezer for up to 3 months.

Find it online: https://babyledbliss.com/baked-quinoa-zucchini-fritters/