Description
Zucchini Garlic Bites are tasty, bite-sized appetizers made with shredded zucchini, garlic, and herbs. Perfect for any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh oregano, chopped
- A pinch of salt
- A pinch of pepper
- Tomato sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, combine the well-drained shredded zucchini, grated garlic, breadcrumbs, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and the egg.
- Add the chopped fresh chives, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
- Using your hands, form the mixture into small bite-sized balls or patties.
- Place the zucchini bites onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and firm. Flip them halfway through for even crisping.
- Serve warm with tomato sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure that the zucchini is well-drained to prevent the mixture from becoming too wet.
- These bites can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
- Feel free to add other herbs according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg