Description
These Zucchini Garlic Bites combine shredded zucchini, garlic, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, and fragrant herbs for a savory appetizer served with tomato sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded zucchini (drained well)
- 1 clove garlic (grated fine)
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (or 1 tablespoon dried chives)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or 1/2 tablespoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- pinch of salt and pepper
- tomato sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Shred the zucchini and drain it well, pressing out as much excess moisture as possible.
- Grate the garlic finely, prepare the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, and chop the fresh herbs if using them.
- Combine the drained zucchini, garlic, breadcrumbs, cheese, egg, chives, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed and the mixture holds together sufficiently for shaping.
- Shape and cook the bites according to the original recipe’s cooking method and instructions. The cooking method, temperature, and cooking time were not included in the supplied information and must be confirmed.
- Serve the cooked zucchini garlic bites with tomato sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Drain the shredded zucchini thoroughly to help the mixture hold together.
- Fresh or dried herbs can be used according to the quantities specified in the ingredients.
- Serve with tomato sauce on the side to preserve the texture of the bites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites (1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 85 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
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