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

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