Dinner for 2

Quinoa Zucchini Patties

Name: Quinoa Zucchini Patties
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2/3 cup quinoa; 1 cup zucchini; 1/3 cup whole grain breadcrumbs; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp asiago cheese; 1 tbsp fresh basil; 1 tbsp fresh chives; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp ground black pepper; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 tbsp butter

$5.61for 430 minServes 2

Cooked quinoa and shredded zucchini mix with eggs, cheese, herbs, and breadcrumbs before browning in butter.

Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Quinoa, 4 oz$0.20/oz typical	4 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Zucchini and summer squash, 0.3 lb$1.79/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.50Typical price
	Sandwich bread, a little$2.49 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Swiss, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.05Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
	Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical	2	$0.60Typical price
	Butter, 0.75 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.75 oz	$0.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$2.81

Swaps

Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
2servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$1.40 per serving$5.61 for 4

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Ingredients

2/3 cup quinoa
1 cup zucchini
1/3 cup whole grain breadcrumbs
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp asiago cheese
1 tbsp fresh basil
1 tbsp fresh chives
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
2 eggs
1 1/2 tbsp butter

Steps

Rinse the quinoa, combine it with water in a small saucepan, and simmer covered for 15 minutes.
Cool the quinoa for 5 minutes, then squeeze excess moisture from the shredded zucchini.
Mix the quinoa, zucchini, breadcrumbs, garlic, cheese, basil, chives, salt, pepper, and eggs in a bowl.
Shape the mixture into eight equal patties and chill them for 5 minutes.
Melt the butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat and cook the patties for 4 to 5 minutes per side.
Cook until the patties are browned and firm in the center.

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