Description

These Zucchini Garlic Bites are a delicious, healthy appetizer perfect for sharing. Made with shredded zucchini, fresh herbs, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, these savory bites are baked to golden perfection and served with a tangy tomato dipping sauce. They are easy to prepare, low in calories, and packed with flavor, making them an excellent snack or party treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Zucchini Garlic Bites

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

For Serving

Tomato sauce (marinara) for dipping

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400˚F (200˚C) and lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil or non-stick spray to prevent sticking. Set the sheet aside for later.
Prepare Zucchini: Using a box grater, shred the zucchini onto a clean kitchen towel. Roll up the towel tightly and twist it to wring out as much moisture as possible, ensuring the bites won’t become soggy.
Grate Garlic: Grate the garlic clove finely using the small holes on the box grater for a smooth texture and even distribution in the mixture.
Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded zucchini, grated garlic, beaten egg, breadcrumbs, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, chopped chives, parsley, basil, oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Form Bites: Take a tablespoon of the mixture in your hands, shape it into a small ball, and place it onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all mixture is used, yielding about 16 bites.
Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the bites are golden brown and firm to the touch.
Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm with tomato marinara sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy these flavorful zucchini garlic bites as a healthy snack or appetizer.

Notes

Make sure to drain the shredded zucchini thoroughly to avoid soggy bites.
You can substitute dried herbs if fresh aren’t available, but fresh herbs offer the best flavor.
These bites can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to retain crispness.
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
Adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the mixture can add a nice spicy kick.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

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