Zucchini Garlic Bites
These Zucchini Garlic Bites are delicious, crispy, and perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- box grater
- Mixing Bowl
- towel
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded zucchini drained well
- 1 clove garlic grated fine
- 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
- pinch of salt and pepper
- for dipping marinara sauce recommended
Instructions
Cooking 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, follow the recipe and let zucchini bites cool. Flash freeze for one hour and store in a freezer bag for up to 4 months. Reheat at 400˚F for 10-15 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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