Quinoa Zucchini Patties
August 27th, 2012
Today I made these Quinoa Zucchini Patties. And I enjoyed this break from the norm.
You see, my diet while on Weight Watchers has been extremely routine. For me, eating the same dishes over and over again is safe. It means predictability. And that tends to means success.
The downside – especially for a food blogger – is that there is little room for experimentation.
I especially love to prepare seasonal recipes, but aside from salads, I’ve rarely strayed from my safe dishes.
But stepping out of that comfort zone, I wanted to make something seasonal, but very Weight Watchers friendly.
So I came up with this recipe. My husband and I really liked them!
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- 1 zucchini, shredded
- ¾ cups uncooked quinoa (and water per package directions)
- ½ cup egg beaters
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup bread crumbs
- 1 tsp onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- spaghetti sauce (for dipping)
- Prepare quinoa according to package directions.
- Mix together all ingredients (except spaghetti sauce).
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat and spray with cooking spray.
- Drop by spoonfuls onto the frying pan and shape with spoon.
- Cook until golden brown and crispy on each side.
- Serve with spaghetti sauce for dipping or spreading.
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Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes
August 27, 2012 7:39 pm
I think I must be the only person alive who hasn’t tried quinoa! I need to get on the ball! Thanks for sharing – I pinned it to try on one of our Meatless Monday’s!
madge
August 29, 2012 5:18 pm
Oh you should try it! A simple trial would be to substitute it for rice in a one of your recipesm
Jen V
August 31, 2012 7:46 am
Yum-O! I am printing this recipe to try it. I love quinoa.
madge
September 2, 2012 3:26 pm
Thanks for stopping by! Let me know how it turns out if you make it!
madge
September 3, 2012 6:59 am
Hi Jennifer! I’m honored that this recipe made it on the radar of a “healthy kitchen” cook! I’m going to peruse your site, healthykitchenguide.com, for more recipes to help me in my weight loss goals!
Angie
August 31, 2012 12:52 pm
These look wonderful! I have everything on hand except the quinoa. Heading to the grocery store today, so I’ll make sure I pick some up. I am seeing this on my breakfast plate next to some over-easy eggs…..This one is going to Pinterest for sure. Perfect for sharing at Foodie Friends Friday….thank you
madge
September 3, 2012 6:46 am
Angie! Thank you so much for pinning this recipe. I’m touched! I’m pinning your Banana, Walnut and White Chocolate Cookie Cake. Yum…
Miz Helen
August 31, 2012 2:33 pm
What a great recipe to try with all the wonderful Zucchini we have from the garden right now, it looks delicious!
Miz Helen
August 31, 2012 2:34 pm
I am laughing at myself, the phone rang and I pushed the wrong button, before I was finished with my comment.
Hope you have a great holiday weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
madge
September 3, 2012 6:27 am
Ha ha ha! Well, one would never have known! Except those that know your signature closing line…
Thanks Miz Helen
Marlys @Thisand That
September 3, 2012 5:23 am
Love quinoa and zucchini… will have to give these a try. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday and hope to see you there this week.
http://marlys-thisandthat.blogspot.com
madge
September 3, 2012 5:59 am
Hi Marly! Thanks for stopping by…I like your quinoa dish too!
Lolly
September 3, 2012 11:30 pm
What a great recipe! I love quinoa. I am a vegan so may try to veganize this recipe using an egg substitute and either leave out the parm or see if there is a vegan parm cheese out there.
I am on a journey to lose 150+ pounds on my vegan, mostly plant-based diet. I am always looking for new ideas and these just look yummy.
~Lolly
livinginalollypopworld.blogspot.com
Alyssa | Queen of Quinoa
September 4, 2012 10:30 am
Lovely use for quinoa! These sound summery, healthy and delicious. Good thing I still have some zucchini in my garden!!
Heather
September 4, 2012 12:43 pm
Yum
Tracy
September 5, 2012 11:32 pm
Hi, just wanted to thank you for coming out to Foodie Friends Friday and I picked your recipe as “Host Favorite” this week! Go on over to http://www.foodiefriendsfriday.com “get our buttons” page and get your Brag Button for your blog! See you again this week! Tracy @ Busy Vegetarian Mom
madge
September 7, 2012 6:38 am
Tracy, thank you so so much. What an honor! I’ll be adding the badge shortly!
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