Best 7 Zucchini Tater Tots Recipes

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Zucchini tater tots are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Made from a combination of grated zucchini, potatoes, and a variety of seasonings, these crispy tots are a healthier alternative to traditional tater tots and can be baked or fried to perfection. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a snack. With their unique flavor and texture, zucchini tater tots are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ZUCCHINI TOTS



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Crispy, crunchy, veggie-packed, deliciously stylish zucchini tots and cutlets. Because kids eat with their eyes first too!

Provided by deliciouslystylish

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Zucchini Appetizer Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
1 cup grated zucchini
¼ cup grated carrot
¼ cup seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
1 egg
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a mini-muffin tin with cooking spray.
  • Combine zucchini and carrot in a large bowl. Squeeze out excess water using a paper towel.
  • Mix bread crumbs, feta cheese, basil, egg, salt, pepper, and oregano into zucchini-carrot mixture. Scoop mixture using a mini ice cream scoop or 2 spoons and press mixture into the prepared muffin tin using the back of a spoon.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops are golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 40.4 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 416.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

ZUCCHINI TOTS RECIPE BY TASTY



Zucchini Tots Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: medium-sized zucchinis, bread crumbs, shredded cheddar cheese, eggs, garlic powder, pepper, salt

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Sides

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium-sized zucchinis
¾ cup bread crumbs
¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 eggs
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon pepper
salt, to pull moisture from the zucchini

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200˚C.)
  • Grate the zucchini into a bowl and salt generously.
  • Allow zucchini to sit for 20 minutes as the salt draws out moisture.
  • Pour zucchini onto a clean dish towel and wring it out over the sink or into a separate bowl.
  • Pour the zucchini back into your bowl and add bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, eggs, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix together until well-blended.
  • Take a tablespoon of mixture and roll it into a tot, repeat for rest of mixture.
  • Place on a greased baking sheet and place in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until tots are crunchy. Serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 5 grams

ZUCCHINI TOTS



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Zucchini Tots are a low-carb gluten-free alternative to classic tater tots. They've oven-baked, cheesy, tender and perfect as an appetizer!

Provided by Yumna Jawad

Categories     Appetizer

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 zucchinis)
1 large egg
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup panko bread crumbs
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper ( to taste)
Ketchup (for serving)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place the grated zucchini into a kitchen towel and squeeze all excess liquid out. Discard the liquid. It should come out to 1 cup packed after the liquid is squeezed out.
  • Transfer the dried zucchini into a medium bowl. Add the egg, cheese, panko breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning and onion powder. Season with salt and pepper, and then combine until mixture sticks together.
  • Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and form into small ovals, like the shape of tater tots. Makes about 16.
  • Place the tater tots on the greased baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until they're golden.
  • Serve warm with ketchup or other dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Sodium 171 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ZUCCHINI TATER TOTS



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These tots are a healthy twist on classic tater tots. Classic tots are deep fried and made with potatoes, but these guys are baked and feature zucchini. Zucchini packs a nutritional punch! It's high in fiber and several vitamins and minerals including Vitamin C, Vitamin K, B vitamins, potassium and manganese. One medium zucchini supplies more than half of your daily Vitamin C needs! To make the tots, I mix shredded zucchini with some minced shallot and dried spices and bind it all together with an egg, breadcrumbs and yummy cheese. I like to use Italian spices and a mixture of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and serve the tots with marinara sauce for dipping. But what I love about this recipe is that it's a blank slate and you can use whatever types of seasoning and cheese you like. They would also be delicious with cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, dipped in a healthy Ranch style sauce. Just be sure to wring out as much water from the zucchini as you can. Zucchini has a high water content so this step is important to prevent the tots from getting soggy. After forming the mixture into tater tot shapes, simply spray them with olive oil and pop them in the oven. After about 20 minutes, they'll be puffed up and ready to be devoured!

Provided by JeffsRecipeBox

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup grated zucchini
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots or 1/4 cup yellow onion
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup whole wheat panko or 1/4 cup other unseasoned dried breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
olive oil
marinara sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Place the grated zucchini in cheesecloth or a kitchen towel and wring all of the excess water out (it will be a lot!).
  • Place the zucchini in a bowl along with all of the other ingredients except the olive oil. Mix until combined. If the mixture seems too wet, add a little more breadcrumbs.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take a tablespoon of the mixture and form it into an oval shape. Repeat with the remaining mixture. Arrange the tots on a single layer on the baking sheet and spray or brush the tops lightly with olive oil.
  • Bake until puffed up and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Flip halfway through cooking. Serve with marinara sauce or other dipping sauce.

MIXED VEGETABLE TOTS RECIPE BY TASTY



Mixed Vegetable Tots Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: zucchini, sweet potato, broccoli, carrot, salt, grated parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, olive oil, egg

Provided by Swasti Shukla

Categories     Sides

Yield 20 tots

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 zucchini
1 sweet potato, peeled
½ head broccoli
1 carrot, peeled
1 teaspoon salt, divided
⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • On a cutting board, grate the zucchini, sweet potato, carrot, and broccoli with a coarse cheese grater.
  • Transfer the grated vegetables to a medium bowl and season with ½ teaspoon of salt. Mix until well incorporated.
  • Let the vegetables sit for 20 minutes until the salt has drawn out some of the moisture.
  • Transfer the grated veggies into a kitchen towel and twist to strain as much liquid as you can.
  • Place the grated veggies back into a bowl and mix with the Parmesan, panko, pepper, remaining salt, onion powder, garlic powder, olive oil, and egg. Mix until well combined.
  • Form the mixture into 20-25 even-sized tots and transfer to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes or until tots are golden brown, flipping each halfway through.
  • Serve with your choice of dipping sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 1 gram

BAKED ZUCCHINI TOTS



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Zucchini Tots are a delicious alternative to Tater Tots and a great way to get your family to eat their veggies! These bite sized tots are made of zucchini and cheese and make an amazing side dish!

Provided by Katie Clark

Categories     Easy Side Dishes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 zucchini
2 eggs
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
marinara sauce (to dip)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400F
  • Prepare a baking sheet by leaving a stone in the oven or lining a sheet with parchment paper
  • Shred the zucchini
  • Place in a mesh strainer or use a cheesecloth to squeeze out as much liquid as possible
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients except the marinara sauce
  • Scoop by the tablespoon and place on the prepared baking dish
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the tots are golden brown
  • Serve warm with marinara sauce to dip

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 calories, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 21 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 2 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 177 grams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 1 grams unsaturated fat

SHREDDED ZUCCHINI TOTS



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These delicious little tots are just as yummy as their potato cousins. Easy to make, delicious to dip, and a great way to use up extra zucchini from the garden!

Provided by SunnyDaysNora

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups grated zucchini
1 pinch salt, or as needed
cooking spray
½ cup dry bread crumbs
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup minced onion
2 eggs, beaten
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon dried sage

Steps:

  • Place zucchini in a colander or strainer set over a bowl and sprinkle a pinch of salt over the top; let liquid drain from zucchini for 1 hour. Press zucchini with a paper towel to remove any excess liquid.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a mini-muffin pan with cooking spray.
  • Stir zucchini, bread crumbs, Cheddar cheese, onion, eggs, black pepper, oregano, basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, rosemary, garlic powder, and sage together in a large bowl. Spoon zucchini mixture into prepared muffin cups, filling each cup and flattening mixture to be even with the top of the muffin pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 107.8 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 412 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

Tips:

  • Use a box grater to quickly and easily grate the zucchini and potatoes.
  • Squeeze out as much excess moisture from the zucchini and potatoes as possible. This will help the tater tots to be crispy.
  • Add your favorite seasonings to the tater tot mixture. Some good options include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  • If you don't have a mini muffin tin, you can also use a regular muffin tin. Just be sure to reduce the cooking time by a few minutes.
  • Serve the tater tots with your favorite dipping sauce. Some good options include ketchup, ranch dressing, or barbecue sauce.

Conclusion:

Zucchini tater tots are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a great way to use up leftover zucchini, and they are also a healthier alternative to traditional tater tots. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of crispy, golden brown tater tots that will be the hit of your next party or gathering.

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