Zucchini Garlic Bites Recipe
These Zucchini Garlic Bites are a delicious and healthy appetizer featuring shredded zucchini mixed with garlic, Parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, and breadcrumbs, baked until golden and served warm with marinara sauce. Perfect for a light snack or party finger food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: About 16 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Zucchini Mixture
- 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 (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400˚F (200˚C). Lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil or non-stick spray and set it aside to prepare for baking the zucchini bites.
- Prepare the Zucchini: Use a box grater to shred the zucchini into a clean kitchen towel. Roll up the towel tightly and twist it to wring out excess moisture from the zucchini, ensuring the bites won’t be soggy.
- Grate the Garlic: Grate the garlic clove using the small holes of the box grater to produce a fine garlic paste, which will evenly distribute flavor in the mixture.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the well-drained shredded zucchini, grated garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped chives, parsley, basil, oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Shape the Bites: Take about a tablespoon of the mixture, shape it into small balls using your hands, and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the bites for 15 to 18 minutes or until they are golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the zucchini garlic bites warm with your favorite marinara or tomato dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
- Be sure to squeeze as much moisture as possible from the zucchini to prevent soggy bites.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- These bites can be made ahead and reheated in the oven for a few minutes before serving.
- Fresh herbs provide the best flavor, but dried herbs can be used if fresh are unavailable.
- Serve with a variety of dipping sauces for added flavor variety.
Keywords: Zucchini bites, vegetarian appetizer, garlic bites, baked zucchini, healthy snacks, party finger food
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