Ingredients
1 cup zucchini, grated and drained well
1 egg
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated fine
1 clove garlic, grated fine
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
Pinch of salt and pepper
Tomato sauce for dipping
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400˚F (200˚C). Lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil or non-stick spray and set it aside.
Use a box grater to grate the zucchini into a clean towel. Roll up the towel and twist it to wring out the excess moisture. This step is essential to ensure the bites have the right texture.
Grate the garlic using the small holes on the box grater. This will help distribute the garlic flavor evenly throughout the bites.
Combine the grated zucchini, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped chives, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Shape a tablespoon of the mixture into your hands, patting it to form small balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.
Bake the Zucchini Garlic Bites in the oven for 15-18 minutes or until they turn golden and crispy.
Once baked, remove the bites from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve them warm with tomato sauce for dipping.
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