BAKED ZUCCHINI BALLS (GLUTEN-FREE)

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These zucchini balls can be served as a side dish or appetizer. I suggest serving them with your favorite sauce, such as ketchup, mayo, ranch dressing, or aioli sauce. For more healthy gluten-free, low-GI, pesco-vegetarian recipes, please visit my blog, www.InnerHarmonyNutrition.com.

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Time 45m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 ounces zucchini
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
5 tablespoons gluten-free breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon fresh herbs such as basil, oregano or 1 teaspoon mint
1 egg
salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons gluten-free flour
olive oil, for coating the pan

Steps:

  • Grate the zucchini using a grater or food processor.
  • Place the grated zucchini in a bowl, add a little bit of salt and set it aside for 30 minutes.
  • Squeeze the water from the zucchini as much as possible.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C degrees. Line an oven tray with aluminum foil and spray some oil.
  • Add Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, egg, herb, salt and pepper and mix well.
  • Form the mixture into small balls.
  • Coat the balls with flour and dust off excess flour.
  • Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes.
  • (Optional) Broil a few minutes to brown the balls. Be careful not to burn the balls.
  • Infuse love and serve immediately with your favorite sauce.

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