POLPETTE DI ZUCCHINE E QUINOA FACILI E VOCE | RICETTE ESTIVE | SECONDI PIATTI

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and lower in calories.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats add fiber and are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.

Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.

In a bowl, combine the grated zucchini, cooked quinoa, ricotta, canned tuna (drained), minced garlic, breadcrumbs, salt, and olive oil.

Mix until well combined.

Form small balls (polpette) from the mixture.

Heat oil in a pan and fry the polpette until golden brown on all sides.

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