Zucchini Garlic Bites

Zucchini Garlic Bites-From Grow a Good Life

Prep Time

12 mins

Cook Time

18 mins

Total Time

30 mins

This tasty recipe combines shredded zucchini with garlic, Parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, and is served with a marinara dipping sauce for an Italian inspired twist.

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: 16 bites

Calories: 26 kcal

Author: Grow a Good Life

Ingredients

• 1 cup zucchini grated and drained well

• 1 egg

• 1/3 cup breadcrumbs

• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated fine

• 1 clove garlic grated fine

• 2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped

• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

• 1 teaspoon fresh basil chopped

• 1 teaspoon fresh oregano chopped

• pinch of salt and pepper

• tomato sauce for dipping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400˚F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil or non-stick spray. Set aside.

2. Use a box grater to grate the zucchini into a clean towel. Roll up the towel and twist to wring out the moisture. Grate the garlic using the small holes on the box grater.

3. In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients and mix well.

4. Shape a tablespoon of the mixture into your hands, pat into small balls, and place on the baking sheet.

5. Bake for 15-18 minutes in the preheated oven until golden. Serve warm with marinara sauce. Recipe makes about 16 bites.

Recipe Notes

Serve with warm marinara sauce: