Zucchini Garlic Bites
These Zucchini Garlic Bites are golden, savory, and filled with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese. They are easy to prepare and bake in the oven until lightly browned. Serve them with tomato sauce for a delicious appetizer, snack, or side dish.
Servings: 16
Calories: 21kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup zucchini shredded, drained well
- 1 garlic clove finely grated
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese grated
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp fresh chives chopped or 1 tablespoon dried chives
- 1 tbsp fresh basil chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a baking sheet with oil or coat it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Shred the zucchini onto a clean kitchen towel using a box grater.
- Wrap the towel around the zucchini and squeeze firmly to remove as much liquid as possible.
- Finely grate the garlic clove.
- Place the drained zucchini, garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, chives, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Stir until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Shape the zucchini mixture into small balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the zucchini garlic bites are golden brown.
Notes
- Drain the zucchini thoroughly so the bites hold their shape while baking.
- Check the bites near the end of the cooking time to prevent overbrowning.
Nutrition
Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 66IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.2mg