Quinoa and courgette fritters

Ingredients

• 1 packet cooked quinoa,
• 1 courgette finely grated,
• Pinch salt,
• Pinch white pepper,
• 1 small carrot finely grated,
• 2 tbsp cream cheese,
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic,
• 1 tsp fresh mint
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• Fresh breadcrumbs (enough to combine)
• Plain flour Vegetable oil to fry

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix the cooked quinoa with salt and pepper. Stir in cream cheese and garlic, followed by fresh breadcrumbs, carrot, courgette, mint and lemon juice.
2. Combine everything thoroughly, adding extra breadcrumbs if needed while keeping the mixture moist. Cover it and refrigerate for an hour.
3. In a hot frying pan, heat some oil. Carefully use your hands to roll and flatten the fritters, then dust with flour. Fry gently until golden and drain on kitchen paper. Serve with tzatziki.