Zucchini Garlic Bites
These Zucchini Garlic Bites combine shredded zucchini, garlic, and Parmesan cheese for a delicious appetizer.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- box grater
- medium bowl
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 cup shredded zucchini drained well
- 1 clove garlic grated fine
Cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Binders
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
Herbs and Seasonings
- 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 salt
- pinch pepper
Condiments
- tomato sauce for dipping
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- 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. Recipe makes about 16 bites.
Notes
To freeze, let zucchini bites cool, flash freeze for one hour, then store in a freezer bag for up to 4 months. Reheat by baking 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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