Sneak in some veggies! Guilt free and healthy treat — Cheesy Quinoa, Sweet Potato & Zucchini Fritters are perfect for light dinner or snacks. It is a snap to make, just scoop, flip, cook, serve. Easy enough, right?
Method
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In a saucepan, boil the sweet potato until soft and tender. Drain and mash then set aside.
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Cook the quinoa in 1 cup of water according to the packet instructions. Set aside.
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Grate 2 cups of zucchini (about 2 large zucchinis or 3 medium sized) and place into a colander to drain. Squeeze out any excess liquid.
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In a large bowl, add together the cooked quinoa, mashed sweet potato, zucchini, egg, garlic, cheeses, panko crumbs and sea salt/pepper. Mix until well combined.
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Shape the mixture into 12 equal sized fritters.
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Preheat oven to 150 degrees.
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In a frying pan, heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Then place 4-5 fritters into the pan and press down lightly.
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Cook for approximately 5 minutes on either side or until golden brown. Keep warm in the oven while cooking the remaining batches.
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Serve with sour cream, sweet chilli sauce and chopped spring onions.
