Zucchini Patties with Whipped Feta!
Enjoy these delicious zucchini burgers featuring fresh summer squash and a creamy, garlicky whipped feta dip for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini (cut into 2 inch chunks)
- 3 medium yellow summer squash (cut into 2 inch chunks)
- 4 cloves garlic (1 clove for the burger, 3 for the whipped feta)
- olive oil (for drizzling)
- kosher salt and pepper
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 4 oz feta cheese
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill
- 1-2 tablespoons milk (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- On a baking sheet, toss zucchini, summer squash, and 1 garlic clove with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 45-50 minutes until tender and most moisture has cooked out, turning halfway.
- Let squash cool slightly. Transfer roasted squash and the single garlic clove to a food processor. Add smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, cooked quinoa, panko bread crumbs, and fresh basil. Pulse until combined.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Form the mixture into 10-12 patties (they will be sticky). Chill patties in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 1 day.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 2-3 patties at a time until golden brown, about 5-8 minutes per side. Be gentle when flipping.
- For the Whipped Feta: Combine feta cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, and the 3 reserved roasted garlic cloves in a food processor.
- Puree until smooth and creamy (about 5 minutes), scraping down sides.
- Add pepper, dill, and lemon zest; pulse to combine. Thin with milk if needed.
- Serve the zucchini burgers on warmed buns, spread with whipped feta. Top with sliced avocado, tomato, and your favorite burger fixings.
Notes
- Ensure zucchini and squash are well-drained after roasting to prevent soggy patties.
- Chill the patties for at least an hour; this is crucial for them to hold their shape during cooking.
- Be gentle when flipping the burgers as they are delicate.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of dried herbs like oregano to the burger mixture. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes. Allergens: Milk, Wheat, Soybeans.
- Chill the patties for at least an hour; this is crucial for them to hold their shape during cooking.
- Be gentle when flipping the burgers as they are delicate.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of dried herbs like oregano to the burger mixture. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes. Allergens: Milk, Wheat, Soybeans.