Zucchini Garlic Bites
These Zucchini Garlic Bites are a delicious blend of shredded zucchini, garlic, and Parmesan, served with marinara for a tasty appetizer.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- Box grater
- medium bowl
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 and 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, follow the recipe and let zucchini bites cool. Then flash freeze for one hour and store in a freezer bag for up to 4 months.
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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