Zucchini Quinoa Cakes
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 18 cakes
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 18 servings
- Calories
- 88
- Total Fat
- 5
- Saturated Fat
- 1
- Carbohydrates
- 9
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 1
- Protein
- 3
- Cholesterol
- 23
- Sodium
- 159
- Total: 45 min
- Active: 25 min
Ingredients
Zucchini Quinoa Cakes:
1/4 cup uncooked quinoa
2 medium zucchinis
1 medium yellow squash
2 tablespoons chopped chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lemon, zested
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup olive oil
Herbed Yogurt:
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon, zested
Directions
- For the zucchini quinoa cakes: In a small saucepot, bring 1/2 cup water to a boil. Add the quinoa and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until all the water is absorbed and the quinoa is cooked, 10 to 12 minutes. Spread onto a baking sheet to cool, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, grate the zucchini and squash. Transfer to a kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cooled quinoa, grated zucchini and squash, chives, dill, mustard, garlic and lemon zest. Add the flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper and eggs and mix together well.
- Heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet until hot. Spoon nine 2 tablespoon-size scoops of the batter into the skillet and flatten slightly. Cook until golden on the bottom, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on the other side. Remove to a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- For the herbed yogurt: Mix together the yogurt, dill, parsley, salt, pepper and lemon zest in a medium bowl.
- Transfer the cakes to a platter, top with a dollop of the herbed yogurt and garnish with a sprig of dill.
- To make the cakes in advance: Place the cakes on a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven at 170 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.