These Quinoa Zucchini Fritters are a delightful, nutritious option perfect for a meal. The combination of zucchini and carrot provides a fresh, slightly sweet flavor, while the quinoa and oats add texture and heartiness. Paprika and chives bring a subtle depth of flavor, making these fritters a tasty and healthy treat.
Quinoa Zucchini Fritters
Quinoa Zucchini Fritters
4
20 minutes
15 minutes
main dish
These Quinoa Zucchini Fritters are a delightful, nutritious option perfect for a meal. The combination of zucchini and carrot provides a fresh, slightly sweet flavor, while the quinoa and oats add texture and heartiness. Paprika and chives bring a subtle depth of flavor, making these fritters a tasty and healthy treat.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb zucchini or 2 cups shredded
- 1 large carrot or 1/2 cup shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon chives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup avocado oil, for frying
Directions
Combine the shredded zucchini, shredded carrot, and pink Himalayan salt in a large bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes, then squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth
- Add the cooked quinoa, beaten eggs, chopped chives, paprika, black pepper, and rolled oats to the bowl. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined
- Form the mixture into small patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter
- Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- Fry the patties in batches, cooking each side for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through
- Transfer the cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce or a side salad
8 comments
Level 2 usually pushes for air frying.
Here’s the deal with those fritters:
The Method: The recipe uses a shallow pan-fry with ¼ cup of approved avocado oil.
Why it’s “L2”: This is considered controlled fat (not deep-frying) and is often needed to give fritters the right texture so they don’t fall apart.
🔥 If you want to stick to zero-added-fat: Just skip the pan-fry! You can use an air fryer instead with a quick mist of oil spray.
Since when are pan fried foods on L2. I thought they were supposed to be air fried.
Since when are pan fried foods on L2. I thought they were supposed to be air fried.
This is labeled as a level 2 recipe, yet it contains rolled oats. I thought only steel cut oats were on level 2. Please clarify. Thank you.
Kathy Kimpel you can save to WhatsApp. Go to the top of the recipe. It gives you options. Then you can copy the link to the recipe and paste into WhatsApp or you can choose the other options.