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Zucchini Garlic Bites

Crispy Zucchini Garlic Bites to Elevate Your Snack Game

Enjoy these Zucchini Garlic Bites, a delicious appetizer that transforms shredded zucchini into crunchy little morsels of joy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 26
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bites
  • 2 cups Zucchini Shredded and drained
  • 2 cloves Garlic Grated finely
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Traditional or gluten-free
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder
  • 1 tablespoon Chives Freshly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley Freshly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Basil Dried or fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano Dried or fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper To taste
For Serving
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce For dipping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • grater
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Shred the zucchini using a box grater or food processor and wring out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine grated garlic with drained zucchini.
  4. Add egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chives, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to the bowl and mix thoroughly.
  5. Form tablespoon-sized balls with the mixture and place them on a prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Let cool slightly before serving with marinara sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 26kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Drain zucchini thoroughly to ensure a crispy texture. Experiment with herbs according to your taste preferences.

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