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Quick Healthy Gluten Free Recipe Ideas {Zucchini Fish Cakes}

by Lindsay Cotter · 10/06/2014

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We don’t waste anything in our house, food in particular. I think it’s because food is literally FUEL for our jobs. But we’re also always on a budget, yes, tis life. With those two things in mind, I find myself getting more thrifty in kitchen, recreating meals from leftovers, and making do with the GOOD goods we got.

3 Quick and Healthy Gluten Free Recipes Made from Leftovers

These leftover meal creations are what I call “peasant meals.” They are cheap (because they save us money), nutrient dense, and satisfying. And yes, they are tasty! In fact, they are some of the kiwi’s favorite meals, haha.

First up, Sprouted Brown Rice Pasta with Lentil Veggie Stew and Parmesan cheese.

sprouted brown rice noodles with lentils and veggies

We had 2 leftovers; sprouted GF noodles and Amy’s Organic Lentil Veggie stew. I drained the stew and tossed it with the noodles. Reheated and then added Parmesan, butter, and sriracha! Seriously, it’s delicious and so easy!

Second, salmon bean roll ups. Trust me, kids will even like this!

salmon bean wraps with @udisglutenfree tortilla

Just mix together leftover grilled or baked salmon with organic baked red beans (or black beans, northern beans, lentils, etc.) and a little sharp cheddar cheese. I mash up the beans a little before mixing. Then melt and spread on a gluten free tortilla (we use Udis Gluten Free) to roll it up. I often will add in salsa or a curry sauce to give it more flavor. Almond Cheese also works here if you can’t eat  real cheese. Don’t do beans? Try it with mashed squash!

Last up, and one of my favorite, zucchini chickpea fish cakes! I posted this on Sizzlefish Blog a few weeks ago and just had to share again.

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Gluten Free Zucchini Fish Cakes


  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 2-4 1x
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Gluten Free Zucchini Fish Cakes with chickpea


Ingredients

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  • 1 can of chickpeas, drained (could also use cashews or walnuts if you can do beans)
  • 1/8 cup of olive oil for mixing
  • 3 cups (or around 12– 14 oz) of cooked fish that’s chopped (Haddock, Salmon, or Cod)
  • 1–2 large zucchini, grated or chopped
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 handful of fresh basil, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp of sea salt
  • 1 tsp of chili pepper flakes
  • lemon juice (optional)
  • gluten free flour and almond meal coating
  • oil or butter for frying
  • plain or red pepper hummus for topping

Instructions

PREPARATION

  1. Place chickpeas in a blender or food processor and add in your 1/8 cup of your olive oil. Mix or puree until mixture is some what smooth. Then pour into a bowl. chickpeas.
  2. Next, add in your cooked fish, chopped zucchini and veggies, and other spices/herbs. Mix well with hands.
  3. Roll the mixture into small patties and on a dish in the fridge. They will need to stay in there for about 30 minutes. This is because there are no eggs in the mix so patties/cakes need longer to set.
  4. Remove patties from fridge and then coat the outsides with both gluten free flour and a little bit of almond meal. You can use bread crumbs if you don’t have almond meal.
  5. Heat your skillet and add a little oil for frying (about 1 tablespoon)  then fry cakes on both sides till they brown. If they seem moist, then pat them with a paper towel and then fry a little long or bake at 350 for 5-10 minutes more.
  6. Place on bed of salad, add a little bit of lemon juice (if desired) and then top with hummus.
  7. Serves around 2-4
  • Prep Time: 35 min
  • Cook Time: 10 min

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zucchini chickpea fish cakes! super easy and delicious meal.

I know, lots of beans. But remember, if you soak them first, you can digest them better. Also, you can replace most of the beans with any other starchy vegetable or nut.

Well friends,  that’s all I got. Maybe I should really go to the store now. Hmm….

Favorite meal to make with leftovers?

Cheers,

LC

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Categories: Gluten Free Tags: fish, leftovers

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Hi, y'all, I’m Lindsay Cotter, a Nutrition Specialist with a focus on Gluten Free eating. I love creating delicious nourishing food that anyone can enjoy.

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  1. Kaylin @ Enticing Healthy Eating says

    10/09/2014 at 9:57 PM

    We try to NEVER waste food in our house as well. It actually crushes my heart if anything ever goes bad and we have to throw it out…I’m serious! Haha. The salmon and bean rollups are so creative, I have to try that! And the fish cakes are a great recipe as well.

    Reply
  2. Lucie@FitSwissChick says

    10/09/2014 at 3:36 AM

    Those roll ups!! I so need to order some healthier wraps and make them.
    And leftovers are awesome. Especially cold pizza, haha. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Katie says

    10/07/2014 at 9:18 PM

    A big “garbage bowl” salad with kale, salmon & roasted veggies!

    Reply
  4. GiGi Eats says

    10/07/2014 at 9:13 PM

    FOR SOMEONE WHO ESSENTIALLY swims with the fishes all day and night, it’s weird that I have never made a fish burger before….. Ohhhhhh the ideas going on in my head all thanks to YOU!

    Reply
  5. Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says

    10/07/2014 at 8:12 PM

    I am all about left overs.

    Reply
  6. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    10/06/2014 at 8:09 PM

    I LOVE leftovers. I kind of love throwing all the leftovers into a pot and making a big mash-up he he. Love all these ideas!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      10/07/2014 at 6:20 AM

      one pot wonders are my specialty too. and the best!

      Reply
  7. Megan @ All That Glitters says

    10/06/2014 at 7:26 PM

    These all look so good! Come cook for me!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      10/07/2014 at 6:19 AM

      any day friend!

      Reply
  8. Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says

    10/06/2014 at 7:20 PM

    You know how I feel about leftovers. They’re the cats pajamas.

    We are very much alike, you and I. We both love food and sticking to our lean budgets. You cook to feed the Kiwi’s brawn and I cook to feed the Hubby’s brain, which means together, we’re awesome.

    Also, there’s no such thing as too many beans.

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      10/07/2014 at 6:22 AM

      brains and brawn… we are so alike and could dominate the sherpa wife world together! Let’s do it!

      Reply
      • Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says

        10/07/2014 at 6:29 AM

        And I think I found my new calling….let’s do it. Where do I sign? 🙂

        Reply
        • LCCotter says

          10/07/2014 at 6:31 AM

          haha, let me get my assistant to do that.. oh wait.. still looking for one. Snap!

          Reply
  9. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    10/06/2014 at 6:51 PM

    I love repurposing leftovers. These are genius especially the salmon rollups.

    Reply
  10. Purelytwins says

    10/06/2014 at 6:03 PM

    these sounds great! Love finding new ways to enjoy leftovers.

    Reply
  11. Katie says

    10/06/2014 at 2:45 PM

    Other than making big batches of soup and stew, I can’t remember the last time I had leftovers. Big eater over here. *blush*

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      10/06/2014 at 3:45 PM

      that a girl! <3

      Reply
  12. Jessica @ Laces and Lattes says

    10/06/2014 at 2:11 PM

    Peasant meals = best meals!

    My favourite leftover meal is to grab some spinach and top it with any left overs. That’s a new recipe, right? 🙂

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      10/06/2014 at 3:44 PM

      yep, diggin it!

      Reply
  13. Kim says

    10/06/2014 at 1:41 PM

    Oh – the chickpea fish cakes sound so good!!!
    We are big on eating leftovers too and I’ve been trying to repurpose them some instead of just serving them as the same meal. Love your ideas!!

    Reply
  14. Heather @ FITaspire says

    10/06/2014 at 1:00 PM

    We gobble up every bite of leftovers (usually), so I love these repurposed ideas!!

    Reply
  15. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    10/06/2014 at 11:28 AM

    Those fish cakes look awesome! I’m right there with you on not wasting food. We are all about repurposing leftovers here too!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      10/06/2014 at 12:56 PM

      and you do it well!

      Reply
  16. Audrey @ In Shape Cupcake says

    10/06/2014 at 11:13 AM

    Those roll ups and fish cakes have my mouth watering! Yummy! I love it when we have leftover sweet potatoes. I’ll make sweet potato pancakes or a sweet scramble (from carrotsncake) with them. Yum!

    Reply
  17. Danica @ It's Progression says

    10/06/2014 at 11:07 AM

    Food NEVER gets wasted in our house either – I come up with some pretty creative (weird) meals sometimes 😉 Throwing away any food though seems so selfish and wasteful!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      10/06/2014 at 12:37 PM

      the weirder the better! haha

      Reply
  18. Cassie says

    10/06/2014 at 11:03 AM

    I love leftovers…. I never really make new recipes with them, but rather dump them all in a bowl and eat them haha. Love the salmon + bean wraps though, def gotta try those!

    Reply
  19. Jessica Joy says

    10/06/2014 at 11:00 AM

    This is “The Art of Leftovers.” All of these look delicious, complex, and so satisfying. You have skilz in the kitchen, Lindsay! I am so happy I found you and your blog through Instagram. Can’t wait to dig into all your stuff today. Great blog. Hope to connect soon. Take care. @thefitswitch

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      10/06/2014 at 12:54 PM

      ahh so good to connect Jess! Let’s keep this going! YAY!

      Reply
  20. Jessica Joy says

    10/06/2014 at 10:58 AM

    This is practically, “The Art of Leftovers!” Beautifully done. Lindsay, I love your blog, and am so happy I’ve found you through Instagram challenges. Keep up the awesomeness, and I’ll keep checking back. Happy Monday!

    Reply
  21. Renee @ Bendiful Blog says

    10/06/2014 at 10:22 AM

    Great Ideas! I’m always trying to figure out what to do with leftovers since my husband will not eat them unless they become something else. I’m forced to get creative. Oh I love him but he drives me a little crazy sometimes.

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      10/06/2014 at 12:55 PM

      p.s. the cinnamon salmon goes great with butternut squash ravioli

      Reply
      • Renee @ Bendiful Blog says

        10/06/2014 at 1:04 PM

        YESsssss!!!! Yum!

        Reply
  22. Missy says

    10/06/2014 at 9:38 AM

    I swear I never thought there was a way to use leftover fish other than having “leftover fish” if you know what I mean.
    But whhhhaaaa?
    beany fish tacos? and fish cakes?

    *DOH* I’ve been doing it wrong this whole time.

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      10/06/2014 at 12:42 PM

      haha well lets just say we have a lot of fish, and i like making use of it.. in more than one way. You’d love the cakes!

      Reply
  23. Taylor @ LiftingRevolution says

    10/06/2014 at 9:27 AM

    I stink at using leftovers. I know i need to get better but I always put them in the fridge with then intentions to use them and find them on Friday when i clean out the fridge all bad and gross and unusable. Dan calls it “pulling a kindal”.

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      10/06/2014 at 12:44 PM

      ahhh poor use of a word. We need to revamp that! haha

      Reply
  24. Jody - Fit at 56 says

    10/06/2014 at 8:52 AM

    I am one of those that prefers leftovers – the flavors seem so much better to me! 🙂

    Reply
  25. Shashi @ runninsrilankan says

    10/06/2014 at 8:23 AM

    I think those zucchini chickpea fish cakes are my favorite too – almond meal is amazing as a coating!
    As a single mom, I am always on a budget too and leftovers happen a lot in our house! Most times we end up having leftover veggies and leftover quinoa so I will resort to a stir fry with some chopped peppers and beans – nothing fancy, but hits the spot!

    Reply
  26. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says

    10/06/2014 at 8:03 AM

    I love repurposing leftovers for meals that make them feel like a whole new meal!

    Reply
  27. She Rocks Fitness says

    10/06/2014 at 7:54 AM

    I love leftovers and like you, I am all about using every last bit up. No wasting in this apartment. 🙂 This week is all about using up all my goodies, before I head out of town. XOXO

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      10/06/2014 at 12:46 PM

      clean out the pantry time!

      Reply
  28. Jessie R Gipe says

    10/06/2014 at 7:49 AM

    We usually don’t have too many leftovers, and if we do i just throw them into Joshua’s lunch for the next day.

    Reply
  29. Jennifer FIsher says

    10/06/2014 at 7:17 AM

    I am the leftover queen — I can turn anything into a delicious quesadilla! I also strain off the liquid from my slow cooker to use as a base for soup creations later in the week — now, THAT’s frugal!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      10/06/2014 at 12:44 PM

      totally do the same. CHEAPO COTTER here

      Reply
  30. Heather (Where's the Beach) says

    10/06/2014 at 7:11 AM

    We like a lot of beans in our house too. They can make for super easy meals and they won’t break the bank!

    Reply
  31. Tina Muir says

    10/06/2014 at 7:02 AM

    Ahhhh I see what you mean! Yes, you can definitely link up with us (could you possibly add the button or a link somewhere PLEASE :P)

    And your recipes, not only do they all sound good, but I have not decided if fish should be included in meatless monday or not………I am kinda leaning towards it should be, but will have to see what others think. I kinda enjoy the challenge of using leftovers to make meals….so do the cotters 🙂

    Reply
  32. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    10/06/2014 at 6:51 AM

    You make leftover look gourmet. Can’t wait to make the fish cakes!

    Reply
  33. Susan says

    10/06/2014 at 6:48 AM

    I love these ideas! We are a big left over house as well 🙂 I never think to make cakes with left overs. I will have to try it!!

    Reply
  34. Madeline @ Food Fitness and Family says

    10/06/2014 at 6:20 AM

    LOVE these ideas – especially the roll-ups and cakes! Those are favorites in our house anyway so these are fresh ideas. love.

    Reply
  35. Erin @ The Almond Eater says

    10/06/2014 at 6:16 AM

    Ohhhh you are so resourceful! I try to use up my food and create recipes as often as possible, but it doesn’t always happen. It’s deffffinitely something I want to get better about!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      10/06/2014 at 6:26 AM

      well you do a fab job! and yours are way prettier I am sure.

      Reply
  36. Tara Newman says

    10/06/2014 at 5:59 AM

    The Salmon Bean Roll Up is ingenious! I am going to make extra salmon this week so I can take the leftover in wrap form for lunch. I need to get some of the Udi’s wraps. I have tried a bunch of different kinds but they have been a “no go.” Trader Joe’s carries the Udi’s bread and buns but I haven’t seen the wraps.

    Reply
  37. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    10/06/2014 at 5:58 AM

    Leftovers make the best dishes 😉

    Reply
  38. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

    10/06/2014 at 5:51 AM

    Repurposed leftovers are the best! Great post.

    Reply
  39. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    10/06/2014 at 5:44 AM

    The bean roll ups! I’ve never thought to mash beans and protein together- my stomach won’t like it but I certainly would 😉

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      10/06/2014 at 6:02 AM

      so now you have me curious.. northern beans and lentils (soaked or cooked well) are the only beans i can now handle in smaller amounts. I wonder if you could too??

      Reply
  40. Michele @ paleorunningmomma says

    10/06/2014 at 5:41 AM

    I’m very big on leftovers mainly because I can’t stand wasting food! I usually find ways to throw leftovers into a breakfast hash and also use for snacks. Great ideas here!

    Reply
  41. misszippy says

    10/06/2014 at 5:33 AM

    Love these ideas, especially the lentil stew one, which sounds about perfect on this cold Monday morning.

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      10/10/2014 at 3:37 PM

      you’d love. And send that cold this way!

      Reply

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