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Healthy Baked Zucchini Tots

Healthy Baked Zucchini Tots: These 6-Ingredient Zucchini Tots are gluten-free and packed with flavor! Perfect as an appetizer or side dish!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 86 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups packed shredded zucchini
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 cups shredded Italian blend cheese (could use low fat cheese)
  • 1/2 cup crushed rice cereal, such as Rice Chex or gluten-free rice puffs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Shred the zucchini and measure out 2 cups tightly packed. Dump the zucchini onto a paper towel. Then use another paper towel to press out as much moisture as possible. Discard the paper towels. Place the zucchini in a large bowl.
  2. Crush the rice cereal into fine crumbs. Add the eggs, cheese, crushed rice cereal, herbs, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Mix well to combine.
  3. Using a 2-teaspoon cookie scoop, spoon out tightly packed portions of zucchini mixture and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.

Nutrition Information

Serving 6tots Calories 86kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 67mg (22%) Sodium 102mg (4%) Potassium 146mg (4%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 295IU (6%) Vitamin C 7.4mg (8%) Calcium 113mg (11%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 86

% Daily Value*

Serving 6tots
Calories 86kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 102mg 4%
Potassium 146mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 295IU 6%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 8%
Calcium 113mg 11%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.