HEALTHY ZUCCHINI TOTS RECIPE BY TASTY

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Healthy Zucchini Tots Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: large zucchinis, panko breadcrumbs, green onion, garlic, onion powder, salt, black pepper, egg

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large zucchinis
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
¼ cup green onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt, divided
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Grate the zucchini with a coarse cheese grater.
  • Transfer the grated bits to a medium bowl and season with a ¼ teaspoon of the salt. Mix the zucchini until well incorporated.
  • Let the zucchini sit for 20 minutes until the salt has drawn out some of the moisture.
  • Pour the zucchini into a kitchen towel and twist to strain as much liquid as you can.
  • Place the grated zucchini back into a bowl and mix with the breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, onion powder, remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt, pepper, and egg, and mix until well combined.
  • From the mixture into 15 even sized tots and transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20-24 minutes, flipping each halfway through.
  • Serve with your choice of dipping sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 4 grams

Ousman Drammeh
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These zucchini tots look amazing! I can't wait to make them.


Dora Lucy
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I'm intrigued by these zucchini tots. I might have to give them a try.


Rubel Sawdagar
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Zucchini tots? I've never heard of those before.


Jennifer Madden
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I'm not sure how I feel about zucchini tots. I'll have to try them before I decide.


Master G. RichGifted
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These zucchini tots sound like a great way to get my kids to eat more vegetables.


Mari Chaudhary
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I can't wait to try these zucchini tots! They look so delicious.


Dennis Baker
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These zucchini tots are a great way to use up extra zucchini. They're also a healthier alternative to traditional tater tots.


Adan Pacheco
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I was pleasantly surprised by how good these zucchini tots were. I'm not a huge fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed these. They were crispy and flavorful.


Gaylen Miller
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These zucchini tots were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. I will definitely be making them again.


Mr Tazim
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I'm always looking for ways to sneak more vegetables into my kids' diet, and these zucchini tots were the perfect way to do it! They loved them and had no idea they were eating zucchini.


Abling Samer
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These zucchini tots were a hit with my family! They were crispy on the outside and soft and flavorful on the inside. I loved that they were a healthier alternative to traditional tater tots.