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    Baked Zucchini Amaranth Patties (Gluten Free)

    Published: Aug 1, 2015 · Modified: Aug 28, 2020 by Jenn Sebestyen

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    Baked Zucchini Amaranth Patties – A quick and easy high protein recipe perfect for a weeknight. Serve it with a salad for a complete meal.

    Baked Zucchini Amaranth Patties

    Raise your hand if you have more zucchini than you know what to do with this summer. Maybe you are growing it in your garden, you bought it at the farmers market or your neighbor dropped one off the size of your arm (we’ve all been there!). This recipe for oil free Baked Zucchini Amaranth Patties will help you use up some of that delicious green squash and will also introduce you to the nutritiously packed seed, amaranth.

    Baked Zucchini Amaranth Patties

    What is Amaranth?

    Amaranth is a gluten free, complete protein seed, belonging to the same family as quinoa and chard.  Not only is it high in protein, but it also contains plenty of iron, fiber, magnesium and calcium. When cooked, it becomes like creamy like porridge while still maintaining a bit of a crunch. The flavor is slightly nutty. You can mix it with rice, quinoa or other grains to enhance the nutritional profile of a dish. Amaranth seeds can also be popped like popcorn and added to cereals or granola.

    Baked Zucchini Amaranth Patties

    Texture and Flavor

    These patties are crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside. I load them up with zucchini, onions, salsa and some spices to compliment the earthiness of the amaranth. And I serve them up with extra salsa and some vegan sour cream. They are delicious!

    You can eat them on a bun like a burger if you want, they should stay together just fine, but I didn’t intend for them to be eaten that way. I like to use my fork to dip a piece in the salsa/vegan sour cream mixture…so yummy!

    Baked Zucchini Amaranth Patties

    These amaranth patties come together quickly and easily and only take 30 minutes to bake, making them a perfect weeknight meal. Serve them with a salad for a complete meal.

    Baked Zucchini Amaranth Patties

    Baked Zucchini Amaranth Patties

    I hope you love these Zucchini Amaranth Patties as much as we do. If you try them, please come back and leave me a comment below with your feedback. You can also find me on social media. Be sure to tag @veggie_inspired and #veggieinspired so I’m sure to see it. Enjoy!

     

    Baked Zucchini Amaranth Patties

    A quick and easy high protein recipe perfect for a weeknight. Serve it with a salad for a complete meal.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Burger/Patties, Entree
    Cuisine: dairy free, dairy free vegan, egg free, gluten free, oil free, soy free
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 152kcal
    Author: Jenn Sebestyen

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup amaranth seeds
    • 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
    • 1 ½ cups shredded zucchini
    • ½ shredded onion
    • 1 15 oz can white beans (cannellini or great northern), or 1 ½ cups cooked
    • 1 tbsp salsa (your favorite)
    • 1 tsp chili powder
    • ½ tsp cumin
    • ½ cup cornmeal or breadcrumbs (gluten free, if necessary)
    • ¼ cup flaxmeal
    • Extra Salsa and Vegan Sour Cream for serving , if desired.

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
    • In a pot on the stove, place the amaranth and vegetables stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer, uncovered, until the water is absorbed.
    • Meanwhile, place white beans in a large bowl and smash with a potato masher or fork until mostly broken down (a few whole beans left is fine).
    • Add all remaining ingredients to the white beans, including the amaranth once it's cooked and cooled enough to handle. Mix well.
    • Form into patties (I like them on the smaller side - about 3 inches in diameter and less than ½ inch thick) and place onto the parchment lined baking sheet.
    • Bake 20 minutes, flip the patties over and bake another 10 minutes until crispy on both sides.
    • Serve with salsa and vegan sour cream, if using.

    Notes

    ~You can dice the onion small instead of shredding if you wish. For convenience, I stuck it in the food processor (fitted with the shredding blade) at the same time I shredded the zucchini. Easy!
     
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 357mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 6.6mg | Calcium: 560mg | Iron: 2.5mg

    Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.

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    Comments

    1. Jamie says

      March 02, 2022 at 1:13 pm

      delicious! didn’t have flax so subbed chia seeds. also made a cilantro chutney to top it off. will be making this again.5 stars

      Reply
      • Jenn Sebestyen says

        March 02, 2022 at 5:48 pm

        I’m so glad you enjoyed it. The chutney sounds delicious! Thanks, Jamie!

        Reply
    2. Dalila says

      June 28, 2018 at 1:42 pm

      Hi! Can you substitute the white beans for red beans? Thank yoj

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        June 29, 2018 at 8:52 am

        Hi, Dalila. Red beans will work. They are a stronger flavor than white beans so it may just the flavor profile just a bit, but I think would still be delicious. Let me know how they turn out. Enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Jenn S. says

      February 15, 2016 at 9:06 pm

      I’m glad you like it! Thanks so much! Yes, you may use one photo with the title of my recipe as long as you link back to my post. 🙂

      Reply
      • Waldemar Juschin says

        February 15, 2016 at 9:12 pm

        Yay 🙂 We just published it online!

        Reply
        • Jenn S. says

          February 15, 2016 at 10:32 pm

          That was fast. Thank you!

    4. harrietemilys says

      August 04, 2015 at 9:38 am

      Mmm, zucchini patties are the best! These look and sound so delicious. I love the addition of Amaranth – sooo tasy!! 😀

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        August 04, 2015 at 10:47 am

        Thanks, Harriet! The amaranth really is the star of the show here. The zucchini lends moisture and nutrition though, for sure!

        Reply
    5. Linda @ Veganosity says

      August 04, 2015 at 7:41 am

      These are gorgeous, Jenn. I’m always looking for new burger ideas, and this is perfect. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        August 04, 2015 at 8:19 am

        Thanks, Linda! Let me know what you think!

        Reply
    6. Sina says

      August 04, 2015 at 3:45 am

      These look amazing, Jenn!! What a great combo! 🙂 I can never get enough of veggie burgers, so I’ll just have to try these!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        August 04, 2015 at 8:18 am

        Thanks so much, Sina!

        Reply
    7. Julie G. says

      August 03, 2015 at 4:12 pm

      Jenn, this looks so delicious! I just made homemade veggies burgers and this recipe is a definite “next” on my cooking list this summer – thanks for sharing 😀

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        August 03, 2015 at 6:44 pm

        Thanks, Julie! Please let me know if you make them. Veggie burgers and patties are the best – so quick and easy….and delicious!

        Reply
    8. The Vegan 8 says

      August 03, 2015 at 1:21 pm

      I’ve never tried amaranth before! These look so good! i love zucchini too, it’s my favorite veggie! Just posted a zucchini recipe today in fact, lol! I could eat them everyday! These look like the perfect way to use them up!

      Reply
    9. Sarah | Well and Full says

      August 03, 2015 at 12:17 pm

      Making vegan fritters can be so hard – without the egg its so easy for them to fall apart. But you did such an amazing job here!!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        August 03, 2015 at 6:44 pm

        Yeah, sometimes it can be tricky. These worked so well! The amaranth is pretty sticky so it’s perfect! Thank you so much!

        Reply
    10. Meg @ Noming thru Life says

      August 02, 2015 at 11:10 pm

      You know I haven’t cooked/made anything with amaranth before. And not sure why I haven’t. BUT. That’s all about to change because I definitely need to have these zucchini patties in my life, like now!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        August 03, 2015 at 9:09 am

        Thanks, Meg! I’m finding that a lot of people are unfamiliar with amaranth. It’s so deliciously nutty. So if you like that sort of thing, you will love these! They are so good with the salsa! Let me know if you try them!

        Reply
    11. Sarah Shrapnel says

      August 02, 2015 at 8:12 pm

      I’m trying to find more vegetarian recipes to make for dinner mid-week and this looks delicious. I’ve never cooked with Amaranth before either. I can’t wait to give it a try!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        August 02, 2015 at 9:23 pm

        Great, Sarah! I hope you love them! Amaranth is so deliciously nutty! These would also freeze really well and reheat quickly!

        Reply
    12. Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen says

      August 02, 2015 at 3:41 pm

      I can’t wait to try these Jenn! I have never tried amaranth seeds before – they sound absolutely wonderful!!! And loving that crispy exterior of these patties! YUM!!!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        August 02, 2015 at 9:24 pm

        Thanks, Ceara! Yes, such a crispy outside while still be soft and creamy inside. It’s so yummy!

        Reply
    13. Strength and Sunshine says

      August 01, 2015 at 7:28 am

      Yay! You used amaranth! <3 I love that little bit of salsa you threw in too!
      And yes, I bought WAY to much zucchini these last two weeks and even though I use it every day, it's never ending now!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        August 01, 2015 at 9:20 am

        HaHa!! I KNEW there were people swimming in zucchini out there!! I love amaranth! Such a crunchy nutty little thing…so yummy! And everything is better with salsa, right?! Thanks, Rebecca!

        Reply

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