Zucchini Tots
*Recipe created by Dr. Sonali Ruder
Servings 16 tots
Calories 20kcal
Ingredients
- 1 heaping cup grated zucchini
- 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot or yellow onion
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup whole wheat panko I used Ian's organic brown rice breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- olive oil
- marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Place grated zucchini in a cheesecloth or kitchen towel and wring out all excess water (there will be a lot!)
- Place zucchini in a bowl along with all other ingredients, except olive oil
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Take a tablespoon of mixture and form into a round ball or oval shape
- Repeat until all mixture is used
- Arrange tots on the baking sheet and spray or brush the tops with olive oil
- Bake until puffed up and lightly golden, about 20 minutes flipping half way during cooking time.
- Serve with marinara for dipping
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 0.8g | Sodium: 60mg | Fiber: 0.3g