Zucchini Garlic Bites Recipe [So Yummy!]

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These delicious Zucchini Garlic Bites are an Italian appetizer made with shredded zucchini garlic, Parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs. They are served with marinara sauce for dipping. My family really likes them. And it’s great not only as a fancy starter, but also as a side dish or even a kid’s meal.

This tasty recipe for zucchini garlic bites uses shredded zucchini, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs. For an Italian twist, the zucchini garlic bites are served with a marinara dipping sauce.

It seems almost too easy to mix grated zucchini, breadcrumbs, and finely grated Parmesan cheese. The best thing about these bites is that they are baked, not fried, so they aren’t too oily. To make sure they stay crisp, give your grated zucchini a good squeeze in a piece of cloth to get rid of all the extra liquid.

WHAT IS A ZUCCHINI?

• Summer squash, which is another name for zucchini, is a type of squash that tastes a little bit sweet and is usually eaten raw or cooked. 
• It is often used in salads, pasta, pizza, soups, and stir-fries, among other things.
• Zucchini has few calories and fat and is full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

WHY IS IT A GOOD IDEA TO EAT ZUCCHINI?

• Zucchini is good for you in many ways.
• It has few calories and fat and is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
• Zucchini is a good source of fiber as well.
• Fiber is important for healthy digestion and can help keep you regular.
• Zucchini also has lutein, which is an important eye-health nutrient.

WHAT GOOD THINGS HAPPEN WHEN YOU EAT GARLIC?

• Garlic is good for you in many ways.
• It kills bacteria and viruses on its own.
• Garlic has also been shown to make the immune system work better.
• Garlic is also a good source of vitamin C and vitamin B6.
• Manganese, selenium, and fiber are also found in garlic in good amounts.

WHY IS IT A GOOD IDEA TO EAT PARMESAN CHEESE?

• Protein and calcium can be found in Parmesan cheese.
• It also has a lot of flavor.
• You can add Parmesan cheese to many dishes to make them taste better.
• Parmesan cheese can also be put on salads and pasta dishes as a topping.

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ZUCCHINI GARLIC BITES: HOW TO MAKE THEM:

• The first step is to heat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, cut the zucchini into small pieces that are easy to eat.
• Next, mix together the olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Then, put the pieces of zucchini in the bowl and coat them with the mixture.
• Next, put parchment paper on a baking sheet and spread out the zucchini pieces. The zucchini should be baked for 20 minutes.
• The zucchini is done when you take it out of the oven and sprinkle it with Parmesan cheese. Serve right away. Enjoy!

NOTES:

• If you want your zucchini garlic bites to be extra crispy, you can coat them in bread crumbs before baking.
• You can add other flavors to the zucchini garlic bites, like dried herbs or Italian seasoning.
• If you want a healthier option, you can leave out the cheese or use low-fat cheese.
• The best way to eat these zucchini garlic bites is right out of the oven. But you can keep them in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
• If you want to reheat the zucchini garlic bites, heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 5–10 minutes.
• You can also serve these zucchini bites as a starter at a party. If you need to, double or triple the recipe.

CAN YOU USE AN AIR FRYER TO COOK THESE?

Yes, you can cook these zucchini garlic bites in an air fryer.

Set your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and cook the zucchini bites for 10 minutes.

CAN I MAKE THIS AHEAD OF TIME AND BAKE IT LATER?

Yes, these zucchini garlic bites can be made ahead of time and baked later.

Follow the directions in the recipe to make the zucchini garlic bites, then put them in a container that won’t let air in and put it in the fridge.

When you’re ready to bake them, heat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 20 minutes.

CAN THEY BE MADE WITHOUT GLUTEN?

Yes, you can make these zucchini bites without gluten.

Leave out the bread crumbs or use bread crumbs without gluten.

CAN YOU FREEZE THESE?

Yes, you can freeze these zucchini bites.

Follow the steps in the recipe to make the zucchini bites, then put them in an airtight container and put them in the freezer.

When you’re ready to eat them, let them thaw in the fridge and heat them up in the oven or air fryer.

IF YOU DON’T HAVE FRESH HERBS, WHAT DO YOU DO? HOW MUCH WOULD YOU USE OF DRIED HERBS?

If you don’t have fresh herbs, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried herbs for every tablespoon of fresh herbs that the recipe calls for.

I’M VEGAN. DO YOU THINK A FLAX EGG WOULD WORK HERE?

Yes, you can use a flax egg instead of an egg to make these zucchini bites vegan.

HOW WOULD THESE TASTE IF YOU PUT SPAGHETTI IN PLACE OF THE MEATBALLS?

If you didn’t want to eat meatballs with spaghetti, you could eat these zucchini bites instead.

They would also be a great way to start a meal or serve as a side.

I DON’T HAVE ANY PARMESAN. CAN I USE SOMETHING ELSE?

If you don’t have Parmesan cheese, you can use another kind, like mozzarella or cheddar.

CAN I USE FROZEN ZUCCHINI THAT HAS BEEN SHRED?

Yes, you can use frozen shredded zucchini to make these zucchini bites. Before you use the zucchini, let it thaw in the fridge.

INGREDIENTS

• 1x 2x 3x 1 zucchini cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 cloves of garlic, cut up.
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 milligram of black pepper
• 1/4 of a cup of Parmesan

INSTRUCTIONS

• The first step is to heat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, cut the zucchini into small pieces that are easy to eat.
• Next, mix together the olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Then, put the pieces of zucchini in the bowl and coat them with the mixture.
• Next, put parchment paper on a baking sheet and spread out the zucchini pieces. The zucchini should be baked for 20 minutes.
• The zucchini is done when you take it out of the oven and sprinkle it with Parmesan cheese. Serve right away. Enjoy!

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