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Zucchini Garlic Bites

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.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 16 bites
Calories 26 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Box grater
  • Medium bowl

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 1 cup shredded zucchini drained well
  • 1 clove garlic grated fine

Dairy

  • ¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Eggs

  • 1 large egg

Herbs and Spices

  • 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 salt
  • pinch pepper

For Dipping

  • marinara sauce for dipping

Instructions
 

Cooking 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.

Notes

To freeze, follow the recipe and let zucchini bites cool. Place in a single layer on a 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
Keyword appetizer, bites, garlic, Italian, zucchini, Zucchini Garlic Bites
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