Dinner
                        
                    
                    
                        
                            Zucchini Fritters with Quinoa Rice, Avocado, and Tomatoes
                        
                    
                    
                    
                    
                        
                            
                                | Total time:
                                 | Prep:
                                 | Cook:
                                 | Servings:
                             | 
                            
                                
                                    | 40 min | 
                                    10 min | 
                                    30 min | 
                                    4 | 
                                
                            
                        
                     
                    
                        
                            Dietary Restrictions
                        
                    
                    
                        VegetarianDairy-freePeanut-freeTree-nut-freeFish-freeShellfish-freeRed meat-freeSoy-FreePork-FreeSesame-Free
                    
                    
                        
                            
                                Ingredients
                            
                        
                        
                            
            
            
            
            
                
    
                                                            - 
                                    1/2
                                                                            Cup
                                                                        basmati rice
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    1/2
                                                                            Cup
                                                                        tricolor quinoa
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    2
                                                                            Cup
                                                                        water
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    1/4
                                                                            Teaspoon
                                                                        salt
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    2
                                                                        zucchini
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    1/2
                                                                            Teaspoon
                                                                        salt
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    2
                                                                        egg
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    1/4
                                                                            Cup
                                                                        green onions
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    1
                                                                            Cup
                                                                        all-purpose flour
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    1
                                                                            Teaspoon
                                                                        baking powder
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    1/2
                                                                            Teaspoon
                                                                        black pepper
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    2
                                                                        tomato
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    2
                                                                        avocado
                                
 
                                                    
                     
                    
                    
                        
                            Directions
                        
                        
                            
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                                        Make the quinoa rice: rinse rice and quinoa under running until water runs clear. Set aside.
                                    
 
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                                        Add water to a pot and bring to a simmer. Add the rinsed rice, quinoa, and salt. Cover the pot, and place the heat on low.  Cook for 15 minutes. Remove the pan from heat and let it sit covered for an additional 10 minutes. Once done fluff with a fork.
                                    
 
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                                        Make the zucchini fritters while the rice is cooking. Grate the zucchini using a cheese grater. Add grated zucchini to a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 10 minutes. This will remove any excess liquid.
                                    
 
                                                            
                         
                     
                    
                        
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                            Nutrition Facts per Serving
                        
                        
                            
                                
                                    | Nutrient | 
                                    Amount | 
                                
                            
                            
                                                                    
                                        | Calories
                                         | 498 kcal | 
                                    
                                                                    
                                        | Fat
                                         | 19 g | 
                                    
                                                                    
                                        | Carbohydrates
                                         | 71 g | 
                                    
                                                                    
                                        | Protein
                                         | 14 g | 
                                    
                                                                    
                                        | Fiber
                                         | 11 g | 
                                    
                                                                    
                                        | Sugar
                                         | 5 g | 
                                    
                                                                    
                                        | Sodium
                                         | 584 mg |