Zucchini Garlic Bites
This tasty zucchini garlic bites recipe combines shredded zucchini with garlic, Parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, and is served with a marinara dipping sauce for an Italian inspired twist.
Equipment
- box grater
- baking sheet
- 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)
- pinch of 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. Recipe makes about 16 bites.
Notes
Follow the recipe and let zucchini bites cool. Place in a single layer on a large baking sheet and flash freeze for one hour. Once the zucchini balls are frozen, place them into a freezer bag. Store up to 4 months in the freezer. Reheat by preheating your oven to 400˚F. Place the frozen zucchini garlic bites on a baking sheet and bake until heated through and crispy on the outside, 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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