Those who say they don’t like vegetables just haven’t tried these delicious vegetable patties! You would be amazed how much flavor simple veggies like broccoli and zucchini lend to a dish.

If you love simple yet wholesome recipes, these vegetable patties will instantly become your new favorite!

These delicious fritters are made from commonly available ingredients, including zucchini and broccoli. Plus, they are naturally gluten-free!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • You can make an entire batch of these yummy vegetable patties in less than half an hour! Perfect for meal prep.
  • They can be a great snack, a centrepiece of a main course, or a filling for a sandwich or burger. So versatile!
  • In most climates, the main ingredients (zucchini and broccoli) can be grown in your own backyard, or purchased at a local farmer’s market when in season.
  • If you’re trying to get your kids to eat more vegetables, these colourful patties may pique their interest!
  • This is a very basic, easy-to-make recipe, ideal for beginner cooks and those who don’t like to spend time in the kitchen.

How to Make This Recipe

To start, sprinkle zucchini with salt and place it in a colander over a bowl or sink. Allow to rest for 10 minutes, this will draw out the moisture.

Meanwhile, mix the flaxseed with water and set it aside for 10 minutes to thicken. You can use this time to preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment. 

After 10 minutes, use a clean cheesecloth or kitchen towel to squeeze out as much liquid from zucchini as possible.

Combine zucchini, garlic, broccoli, chickpea flour, flax seed “egg”, salt and olive oil in a bowl until you have a consistent batter. 

This batch of batter makes 12 patties, around 3 tablespoons each, formed into fritters about 1 cm thick.

Once formed, transfer your patties onto the baking sheet. Optionally you can spray with olive oil for a more crispy finish. 

Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes, until crispy on the outside. To serve, dip in your favorite sauce (like my green goddess dressing!) or enjoy with a selection of sides.

Hack It!

  • There are so many creative ways to serve these vegetable patties! You can enjoy them with your favorite dip, with a side of starch or salad, or even as a burger patty.
  • You can adjust the seasonings depending on your preference. Think of this recipe as a base to which you can add extra spices, salt, a note of zest, or some umami.
  • Thanks to its versatility, this recipe is great for meal prep, especially for people who may get bored from eating the same thing every day. Make a batch of these yummy fritters, and serve them in different ways throughout the week to keep things interesting!
  • Did you know you can freeze these? Once baked, place squares of baking parchment between patties and voila! Reheat in a microwave, oven, or air fryer.

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The Recipe: Vegetable Patties

A healthy vegan patty recipe made with whole food ingredients and a whole lot of love!
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Servings: 12 patties
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 cup zucchini, shredded
  • 1 Red onion, shredded
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup broccoli, grated
  • 1 cup chickpea flour
  • 2 tbsp flaxseed, mixed with 4 tbsp of water
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Handful parsley, celery leaves or other green, diced

Equipment

Instructions 

  • Place the zucchini in a colander and sprinkle it with salt. Allow to sit for 10 minutes, and then with a clean cloth, drain out as much liquid as possible. Mix the flaxseed with water and allow to sit for 10 minutes as well to thicken. 
  • Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment. 
  • Combine the drained zucchini, garlic, broccoli, chickpea flour, flax seed gel, salt and olive oil in a bowl until a batter is formed. 
  • Using a spoon, separate the batter into 12 equal patties, around 3 tablespoons each onto the baking sheet. They should be around 1 cm thick. At this point, you can give them a spray with olive oil for a crispier fritter. 
  • Place in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until crispy. Dip in your favorite sauce of choice. We love my green goddess dressing.
Calories: 66.5kcal, Carbohydrates: 6.7g, Protein: 2.4g, Fat: 3.6g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1.9g, Sodium: 113.3mg, Potassium: 184mg, Fiber: 1.9g, Sugar: 1.9g, Vitamin A: 1873.3IU, Vitamin C: 11.3mg, Calcium: 18.6mg, Iron: 0.6mg
Course: Main Course
Author: carleigh