Description
A delicious and healthy snack made with zucchini, Parmesan cheese, and crunchy panko, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling or frying
Instructions
- Grate the zucchinis and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- In a large bowl, combine grated zucchini, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, eggs, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Form the mixture into small bite-sized balls and place them on the baking sheet.
- Lightly drizzle or spray the bites with olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, place bites in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.
- For freezing, place uncooked bites on a baking sheet, freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Zucchini, Parmesan, Panko, Bites, Snack, Healthy