Baked Italian Zucchini Balls Recipe

Baked Italian Zucchini Balls Recipe

from itsavegworldafterall.com
30 min
12 servings

These healthy zucchini cheese bites make a great appetizer or snack!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups grated zucchini (from ~1 zucchini)
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs (sub gluten free if needed)
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs (beaten)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced or pressed)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil (or 2 tsp dried)
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • Marinara sauce (for dipping)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the grated zucchini in between two paper towels and squeeze out the excess water. You may want to repeat this step a second time to get out as much water as possible.

  2. 2

    Add the grated zucchini to a mixing bowl with the bread crumbs, parmesan, and beaten eggs. Mix until it comes together, then stir in the garlic, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Scoop out ~2 tablespoons of the batter and roll it into a ball. Repeat until you have 12 balls. Place them in even layers on the lined baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the balls are golden brown. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping. Enjoy!