Easy Summer Veggie Bites Recipe
These easy zucchini tots are a kid-friendly way to enjoy veggies. Crispy baked with reduced fat cheddar and seasoned breadcrumbs, they make a perfect side or snack for any summer meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup grated zucchini packed
- 1 large egg
- 0.25 medium onion minced
- 0.25 cup reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 0.33 cup seasoned breadcrumbs or gluten-free crumbs
- 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper to taste
- cooking spray
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Grate the zucchini into a clean dish towel until you have 1 packed cup. Wring out all excess water. In a medium bowl, combine zucchini, egg, minced onion, cheese, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into small oval tots. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crispy. Makes about 16 tots.
Notes
These zucchini tots can be made gluten-free using gluten-free breadcrumbs and are great for freezing as a quick snack.