Quinoa White Bean Zucchini Fritters with Burst Cherry Tomatoes - Hello Veggie

These quinoa white bean zucchini fritters are a tasty and healthy vegan dish. These fritters are a great meal or snack because they are full of flavor from the fresh herbs and cherry tomatoes and are high in protein and fiber from the quinoa and white beans.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 medium zucchini, grated and excess moisture squeezed out
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions:

In a large bowl, mash the white beans until mostly smooth

Add cooked quinoa, grated zucchini, parsley, minced garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and pepper

Mix well to combine

Form the mixture into small patties

Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat

Add the patties and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side

In another skillet, heat cherry tomatoes over medium heat until they start to burst, about 5-7 minutes

Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the burst cherry tomatoes and gently stir to combine

Serve the quinoa white bean zucchini fritters topped with burst cherry tomatoes and garnish with fresh basil leaves