Zucchini Garlic Bites Recipe
These Zucchini Garlic Bites are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with flavors of fresh herbs. A perfect appetizer or snack that’s easy to make and delicious to eat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 16 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Zucchini Garlic Bites:
- 1 cup shredded zucchini (drained well)
- 1 clove garlic (grated fine)
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (or 1 tablespoon dried chives)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or 1/2 tablespoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- pinch of salt and pepper
For Serving:
- tomato sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400˚F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil or non-stick spray. Set aside.
- Prepare Zucchini: Use a box grater to grate the zucchini into a clean towel. Roll up the towel and twist to wring out the moisture.
- Grate Garlic: Grate the garlic using the small holes on the box grater.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine shredded zucchini, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, chives, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Shape the Bites: Shape a tablespoon of the mixture into small balls, place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Zucchini Garlic Bites, Appetizer, Zucchini Recipe, Healthy Snack
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