Zucchini Garlic Bites
These Zucchini Garlic Bites are a delicious appetizer featuring shredded zucchini, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for dipping in marinara sauce.
Equipment
- box grater
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded zucchini drained well
- 1 clove garlic grated fine
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (or 1 tablespoon dried chives)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or ½ tablespoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- tomato sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil or non-stick spray. Set aside.
- Use a box grater to grate the zucchini into a clean towel. Roll up the towel and twist to wring out the moisture.
- Grate the garlic using the small holes on the box grater.
- Add the shredded zucchini, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, parmesan, chives, parsley, basil, oregano, salt and pepper to a medium bowl. Mix well to combine.
- Shape a tablespoon of the mixture into your hands, pat into small balls, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes in the preheated oven until golden. Serve warm with marinara sauce.
Notes
To freeze, cool the zucchini bites and flash freeze them before placing in a freezer bag. They can be stored for up to 4 months in the freezer. Reheat in the oven at 400˚F until heated through and crispy, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1biteCalories: 26kcalCarbohydrates: 2.2gProtein: 1.9gFat: 1.2gSaturated Fat: 0.6gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 54mgPotassium: 32mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.3gCalcium: 400mg
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