Zucchini Garlic Bites

Zucchini Garlic Bites

from growagoodlife.com
Appetizer
30 min
26 kcal / serving

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.

Ingredients

  • 1 cupshredded zucchini (drained well)
  • 1 clovegarlic (grated fine)
  • ⅓ cupbreadcrumbs
  • ¼ cupgrated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
  • 1 largeegg
  • 2 tablespoonschopped fresh chives ((or 1 tablespoon dried chives))
  • 1 tablespoonchopped fresh parsley ((or 1/2 tablespoon dried))
  • 1 teaspoonchopped fresh basil ((or 1/2 teaspoon dried))
  • 1 teaspoonchopped fresh oregano ((or 1/2 teaspoon dried))
  • salt and pepper
  • tomato sauce (for dipping)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400˚F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil or non-stick spray. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Use a box grater to grate the zucchini into a clean towel. Roll up the towel and twist to wring out the moisture.

  3. 3

    Grate the garlic using the small holes on the box grater.

  4. 4

    Add the shredded zucchini, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, parmesan, chives, parsley, basil, oregano, salt and pepper to a medium bowl. Mix well to combine.

  5. 5

    Shape a tablespoon of the mixture into your hands, pat into small balls, and place on the baking sheet.

  6. 6

    Bake for 15-18 minutes in the preheated oven until golden. Serve warm with marinara sauce. Recipe makes about 16 bites.