Cheesy Zucchini Bites
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Cheesy Zucchini Bites
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Too much Zucchini? Make some delicious Cheesy Zucchini Bites, double cheese makes these the perfect side dish or appetizer.
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Ingredients
FOR THE ZUCCHINI BITES
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium zucchini (chopped small)
- 1 clove minced garlic
- ¼ cup water
- ¾ cup shredded firm mozzarella (1 cup if you like it extra cheesy)
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg (large)
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons bread crumbs (45 grams total)
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh chopped Italian parsley
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1-2 dashes pepper
EXTRAS (FOR ROLLING)
- ¼ cup bread crumbs or panko bread crumbs (approximately for rolling)
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Instructions
- In a medium frying pan add the olive oil, chopped zucchini, minced garlic, salt and water. Cook covered on medium low heat for approximately 10-15 minutes (make sure the zucchini does not brown, you want it tender), remove cover and continue to cook on low until the water has evaporated and zucchini is tender.
- Transfer the zucchini to a large bowl and mash with a fork. To the bowl add the shredded mozzarella, parmesan cheese, egg, bread crumbs (¼ cup + 2 tablespoons), parsley and pepper, combine gently until compact.
- Form into 19 balls, then roll the zucchini balls in the ¼ cup of bread crumbs, place on a plate, cover with plastic and refrigerate for at least an hour*.
- Remove from the fridge and either deep fry in hot oil (350 F / 180 C) until golden, or pan fry in a little hot oil, turn once or twice until golden, or bake in a pre heated 350F / 180C oven for approximately 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through. Sprinkle with a little salt before serving. Enjoy/!
*Can be refrigerated overnight and cooked the next day.
Notes
- You can serve these with a marinara sauce, buffalo blue cheese dipping sauce, honey mustard dipping sauce or even a creamy parmesan sauce. Or why not choose one of your favorites!?
- Any leftovers should be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated. They will keep for 2-3 days in the fridge. You could re-heat either with a microwave or in the oven.
- They can also be frozen either baked or raw, if baked place in a freezer bag or container. If they are unbaked then place the balls on a cookie sheet and freeze until firm, transfer to a freezer container or bag in a layer separated with parchment paper. Both ways will keep for up to a month in the freezer.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
40kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
92mg
(4%)
Potassium
65mg
(2%)
Vitamin A
105IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 19bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 40 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 40kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 105IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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