Zucchini Garlic Bites

A delicious and healthy way to feed the Beast in you that is always hungry....

You know exactly what I'm talking about. You're hungry, but you know you should probably not eat anything big. You want something savory, but you don't want to go overboard.

This is where these little babies come to the rescue.

 

What's in it:

  • 1 cup shredded zucchini drained and dried well
  • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs (feel free to substitute keto breadcrumbs)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tbsp Spice Beast Hey Paesan! Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp fresh basil (chopped)
  • Pinch of black pepper (optional)
  • tomato sauce for dipping

How to make it:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper. (For Air Fryer instructions scroll to #6)
  2. Remove the moisture from the zucchini. What will make this recipe pop is to remove as much moisture from the zucchini as you can. You will get that crispy outside texture you want and still have it soft and tender inside.

    Rinse your zucchini well under clean running water. Trim off the ends and shred the zucchini by sliding across the large holes of a cheese grater.

    If you are using a big zucchini, cut in half and scoop out the seeds before grating.

    Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and twist the towel to wring out moisture.

  3. Add the shredded zucchini, breadcrumbs, grated cheese, egg, Hey Paesan!, and basil to a medium bowl and mix well
  4. Scoop out a tablespoon sized amounts into your hand and pat into the shape of a ball and place on baking sheet
  5. Bake for 15-18 minutes at 400 degrees until golden brown. Serve warm with the warmed marinara sauce. This should make about 16 bites, scale up or down as you desire. (You can also air fry)
  6. Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 375˚F. Place the zucchini balls in the air-fryer basket leaving space in between. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until crispy and golden. Flip them half way through for an evenly cooked zucchini ball.