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For the herbed yogurt sauce:
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Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and either whisk really well or use the immersion blender, pulsing for several seconds.
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Cover and let sit in the fridge until it is ready to be used.
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For the patties:
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Put the shredded zucchini in a colander.
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Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and toss.
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Let it sit over a large bowl or the sink to drain, as the liquid is drawn out of the zucchini.
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Heat 2 teaspoons of grapseed oil in a medium skillet and add the garlic.
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Saute for 1 minute and add the shallots, mushrooms, green onions, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper and cook for about 5-6 minutes on medium-high heat or until veggies are soft and have some color to them.
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Remove from heat and let it cool down slightly.
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Be sure to drain the excess liquid from the sauteed veggies before adding it into the mixture below.
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While the mushroom mixture cools, in a large bowl combine the breadcrumbs, panko crumbs, Parmesan cheese and lemon zest.
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Then add the lemon juice, quinoa, mushroom and shallot mixture (again, make sure to drain off the excess liquid before adding it), egg and the shredded zucchini (give the zucchini a final few squeezes before adding to the mixture).
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Using a spoon or your hands, mix this all together and form into patties by balling it up into about 3-4 tablespoon-sized balls and then carefully press each ball into a 1-inch thick patty.
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Set patties aside.
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Preheat oven to 400 F.
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Heat a large skillet over high heat with about 1 1/2 teaspoons of grapeseed oil.
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When the oil is hot, carefully place some of the patties into the skillet (dont crowd the pan) and cook over high heat for about 5 minutes on each side, until crispy and darker in color.
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Remember to add more oil for the next batch, if there isnt enough remaining in the pan.
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Place the skillet-seared patties onto a parchment paper-covered baking sheet while you finish cooking all of the patties in the skillet.
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When they are all done, bake in the oven at 400 F for 13-15 minutes, turning them over once, about halfway through.
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Serve alongside your favorite fish, chicken, tofu or sauteed veggies and enjoy!
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Top with some of the yogurt sauce.
