Description
Zucchini Garlic Bites are a delightful and healthy appetizer that everyone will love. Bursting with flavor from fresh zucchini, aromatic garlic, and a medley of herbs, these bites are not only easy to prepare but also baked to perfection. They make for an excellent snack, party starter, or even a side dish at dinner gatherings. Pair them with warm marinara sauce for dipping, and watch as they quickly become the star of your table. In just 30 minutes, you can create these crispy, golden bites that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded zucchini (drained well)
- 1 clove garlic (grated fine)
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (or 1 tablespoon dried chives)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or 1/2 tablespoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- pinch of salt and pepper
- tomato sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil or non-stick spray.
- Grate the zucchini and wring it out in a clean towel to remove excess moisture.
- Grate the garlic until it forms a fine paste.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the drained zucchini, grated garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls (about one tablespoon each) and arrange them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 19mg