Zucchini Bites

5 from 7 votes

Baked zucchini bites made from shredded zucchini squeezed dry, eggs, grated Parmesan, sharp cheddar, sunflower seed meal or almond flour, and a mix of Italian seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder. They are shaped into tots and baked at 425°F until golden, flipped halfway through. The recipe makes 16 bites in about 30 minutes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time18

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked zucchini bites, cheesy zucchini bites, zucchini bites

Servings: zucchini bites

Calories: 45kcal

Author: Sara Nelson

Ingredients

2 cups shredded zucchini ~2 medium zucchini, ~200 grams once excess liquid is discarded
2 eggs
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese 90 grams
¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 28 grams
1 Tablespoon ground sunflower seed meal or almond flour 7 grams
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat Oven And Prep Baking Sheet: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Squeeze Out Liquid From Zucchini: Place shredded zucchini in nut milk bag or kitchen cloth and squeeze until all excess liquid is removed (should squeeze out ~1 cup of liquid). Discard liquid.
Mix Ingredients: To a mixing bowl, add shredded zucchini, eggs, grated Parmesan, shredded cheddar, ground sunflower seed meal or almond flour, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and salt. Using a spoon or electric mixer, mix until well combined.
Prepare And Bake Bites: Spoon ~1 Tablespoon of mixture out from bowl and form into tot shape. Transfer each zucchini bite to prepared baking sheet and bake until golden, about 16-18 minutes, flipping each over halfway through bake time.
Serve: Serve on their own or with desired dipping sauces.

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Notes

Refrigerator Storage: Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Freezer Instructions: Allow the zucchini bites to fully cool then store them in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Allow them to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Reheating Instructions: Reheat them on the stovetop over medium heat, in the oven at 425°F, or in the microwave in 30-second increments until warmed throughout.

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