Budget Sorghum, Zucchini and Cheese Patties with Warm Tomato Garlic Sauce

Name: Budget Sorghum, Zucchini and Cheese Patties with Warm Tomato Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión casera
Ingredients: 1 cup raw sorghum; 3 cups water; 9 oz zucchini; 1 cup onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1 cup / 3.5 oz semi-hard grated cheese; 1 large egg; 1/3 cup wheat flour; 3 tbsp fresh parsley; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 1/4 cups / 10.5 oz crushed tomato; 1 tsp sugar; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 3 tbsp vegetable oil

An original, affordable, and satisfying recipe: golden patties made with cooked sorghum, grated zucchini, and cheese, served with a warm tomato garlic sauce. Ideal for a budget-friendly meal with simple ingredients and plenty of flavor.

20 minPrep

35 minCook

55 minTotal

4Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

180 g raw sorghum (enjuagado)
720 ml water (for cocer the sorgo)
250 g zucchini (grated and escurrido)
120 g onion (finely chopped, divided)
12 g garlic (chopped, divided)
100 g semi-hard grated cheese (tipo mozzarella firme or queso fresh dry grated)
1 unit egg (beaten)
40 g wheat flour (for ligar)
10 g fresh parsley (chopped)
6 g salt (divided)
2 g black pepper (divided)
1 g ground cumin (for the tortitas)
300 g crushed tomato (for the sauce)
4 g sugar (optional, for equilibrar the sauce)
1 g dried oregano (for the sauce)
45 ml vegetable oil (divided for frying and for the sauce)

Nutrition facts

per serving

290 kcal

Calories

11 g

Protein

32 g

Carbs

12 g

Fat

4 g

Fiber

28 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

GlutenDairyEggs

Instructions

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1. Place the sorghum in a pot with 720 ml (3 cups) water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 30 minutes until tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Let it rest for 5 minutes and cool slightly.
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2. While the sorghum cooks, grate the zucchini, mix it with a pinch of salt, and let it sit for 5 minutes. Then squeeze it with your hands or a clean towel to remove excess moisture.
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3. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium heat. Sauté half of the onion and half of the garlic for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Set aside for the patty mixture.
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4. In a large bowl, mix the cooked sorghum, drained zucchini, sautéed onion and garlic, grated cheese, beaten egg, wheat flour, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and ground cumin. Mix well until you have a moist mixture that can be shaped. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
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5. Shape the mixture into 8 compact patties with your hands. For more even cooking, you can place them on a tray and bake them for 10 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F before browning, though this step is optional.
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6. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and firm. Transfer them to a plate and keep warm.
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7. For the sauce, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same skillet. Add the remaining onion and garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat until softened.
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8. Add the crushed tomato, sugar, dried oregano, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and the remaining salt. Cook the sauce for 8 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
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9. Serve the patties hot with the warm tomato garlic sauce spooned over the top or on the side.
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10. If you choose to reheat the patties in the oven, warm them at 180 °C / 350 °F for 8 minutes before serving.

Chef tips

Draining the zucchini well is key so the patties do not fall apart. If the mixture feels too wet, add 1 extra tablespoon of wheat flour. If it feels too dry, add 1 tablespoon of water.

Substitutions

You can replace the sorghum with cooked rice or cooked bulgur in a similar amount. Parsley can be swapped for cilantro. The semi-hard cheese can be replaced with any affordable grated cheese that melts well.

What I used to make it

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
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