Description
Italian Zucchini Garlic Bites combine shredded zucchini, garlic, Parmesan cheese, herbs, and breadcrumbs into a delicious Italian-style appetizer served with marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded zucchini, drained well
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano
- Pinch salt
- Pinch black pepper
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and prepare baking sheet.
- Grate zucchini and squeeze out moisture thoroughly.
- Grate garlic finely.
- Combine zucchini, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Shape mixture into 16 small balls.
- Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce.
Notes
- Drain zucchini thoroughly for best texture.
- Freeze cooled bites for up to 4 months.
- Reheat frozen bites at 400°F for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 26
- Sugar: 0.3
- Sodium: 54
- Fat: 1.2
- Saturated Fat: 0.6
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2.2
- Fiber: 0.2
- Protein: 1.9
- Cholesterol: 13