Zucchini garlic bites

Name: Zucchini garlic bites
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 cups zucchini ( grated); 2 spring onions (finely chopped or sliced); 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped); 2 cups bread crumbs; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated); 2 eggs (free ranged); 1/4 cup Italian herbs ( finely chopped); salt and pepper (to taste)

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These zucchini garlic bites are a tasty bite sized ball of grated zucchini (also known as courgette) flavored with garlic, Parmesan and herbs. Great as a snack, finger food or appetizer with a dip or as a side dish to roasted or BBQ meat.

A great dish to serve when you want to feed your kids hidden vegetables. Most kids loves these tasty zucchini packed treats even if they are not big on plain vegetables.

These delightful garlic zucchini bites pairs well with my Sour cream lemon and herb dressing and Mint and yoghurt sauce on this site

Zucchinis or courgettes are an easy vegetable to grow in the right environment and each plant often provide high yield which makes them a fun vegetable to grow yourself. Read more about home grown food here

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Ingredients for zucchini garlic bites
How to make zucchini Parmesan bites
Variations and substitutes
Equipment
Storage
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Pairing

Ingredients for zucchini garlic bites

zucchini - grated
spring onion - finely chopped or sliced
garlic - finely chopped
bread crumbs
Parmesan cheese - grated
eggs
Italian herbs - chopped
salt and pepper

See recipe card for quantities.

How to make zucchini Parmesan bites

zucchini balls mixture in a stainless steel bowl

Step 1: Mix all the ingredients together.

Uncooked zucchini balls on a round baking tray

2. Step 2: Shape the mixture into balls.

3. Step 3: Place them on a baking tray and bake in the oven 180 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes or until they are cooked.

4. Step 4: Serve them warm with a dipping sauce or as a side dish to cooked meat.

Enjoy!

Hint: The cooking time varies depending on different ovens and the size of the balls. 15 minutes is a guideline only. When they feel firm to touch cut one in half to check if they are cooked through.

Variations and substitutes

You can add other vegetables to this courgette balls recipe to mix it up. Try these:

sweet corn
grated carrot
Add finely chopped chili for a spicy version
You can substitute the Parmesan cheese to cheddar or mozzarella cheese if you prefer

Equipment

Grater
knife
chopping board
Mixing bowl

Storage

You can keep these cooked Parmesan zucchini bites covered in the fridge. They will keep good for 2-3 days. They can also be frozen for 3-4 months.

Top tip

Squeeze excess liquid out of the zucchini before mixing it with the other ingredients to prevent the mixture from getting to wet.
Before baking all the zucchini balls, cook one test ball to make sure the seasoning is correct. Adjust if needed before cooking them all.

FAQ

Can you cook these zucchini cheese bites in the air-fryer?

Yes, you can cook them in the air fryer. Preheat the air fryer first for best result.

Can you use frozen grated zucchini for this recipe?

Yes! Thawed, frozen grated zucchini works well, just be sure to squeeze excess liquid out of the zucchini before mixing it with the other ingredients since they can contain extra water.

Can you freeze these baked zucchini bites?

Yes, these baked zucchini balls freeze well and will keep in the freezer for 3-4 months. Just reheat again before serving.

Can you deep fry these Zucchini garlic bites?

Yes, they cook up nice deep fried. The perfect temperature for deep frying foods is 345°F (175°C).

Try this zucchini garlic bites recipe at home I'm sure you love it! They will compliment your roast or BBq meat perfectly or shine as an appetizer on is own and is sure to impress your family and friends.

If you try this recipe please leave a comment below.

Looking for other side dish recipes? Try these:

Mexican dumpling (Chochoyotes)

Sunflower seed crackers (Swedish crisp bread)

Green tomato and chilli chutney

Pairing

These are my favorite sauces to serve with zucchini garlic bites:

Mint and yoghurt sauce

Sour cream lemon and herb dressing