Description
Crispy zucchini bites with garlic and Parmesan cheese. Perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place grated zucchini in a colander. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10 minutes. Squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a bowl, combine zucchini, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic, and egg. Mix well.
- Shape mixture into small bite-sized patties.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can bake these bites at 400°F for 15 minutes instead of frying.
- Serve with marinara sauce or ranch dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg