Ingredients
– 1 cup shredded zucchini, drained well
– 1 clove garlic, grated fine
– 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 large egg
– 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (or 1 tablespoon dried chives)
– 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley)
– 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil (or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil)
– 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano)
– A pinch of salt and pepper
– Marinara sauce for dipping (quantity as needed)
Instructions
1-Wash and grate the zucchinis thoroughly, then place the grated zucchini in a clean cloth and squeeze out as much water as possible to prevent soggy bites.
2-Mince the garlic cloves finely to ensure even distribution of flavor throughout the mixture. For deeper insights, check out this pumpkin whoopie pies recipe for more snack ideas with fresh twists.
3-In a large mixing bowl, combine grated zucchini, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, and the egg. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
4-Season the mixture with salt and pepper according to taste, and adjust seasoning for dietary preferences if needed.
5-Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6-Form the mixture into small, uniform bite-sized patties and place them on the baking sheet, ensuring they do not touch to cook evenly.
7-Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through to achieve a golden-brown, crispy texture on both sides.
8-Let the zucchini garlic bites cool slightly before serving to enhance flavor and texture.
9-Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or basil if desired, and serve with your choice of dipping sauces. For vegan or gluten-free versions, adapt binders and breadcrumbs accordingly in the preparation steps.
Last Step:
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๐ง Squeeze out as much moisture as possible from shredded zucchini for crisp bites.
โ๏ธ Freeze baked bites by flash freezing for 1 hour, then store in freezer bags up to 4 months; reheat at 400หF for 10-15 minutes.
๐ณ Use an air fryer at 375หF for 10-15 minutes, shaking basket halfway, as an alternative to baking.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 26
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Sodium: 54mg
- Fat: 1.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Carbohydrates: 2.2g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 1.9g
- Cholesterol: 13mg
