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Healthy Baked Zucchini Bites

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Baked Zucchini Bites with Feta Cheese in a muffin tin, a fantastic low-calorie, low carb, and low fat appetizer for the grilling season. Healthy, super yummy, best served cold with a nice dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.

One baked zucchini bite on a white plate

Hands up those of you who like zucchini! Or courgettes, what they are called in the UK. Now, they are probably different types of zucchini, the ones we have in Romania are a lot bigger and longer than the ones you find in the UK. Not quite sure if over here those would be called differently.

But one thing is sure, everybody all over the world is crazy about zucchini. I get it why, they are so versatile, and go well in so many dishes, from stews, to soups, and all sorts of appetizers, with the zucchini fritters being the big crave.

A super low-calorie appetizer

Well, these zucchini bites are supposed to be zucchini fritters at first, but then I though I might as well try something I bit different this time. I made the fritters before, and while I love how quickly they are made in the pan, these baked ones don’t take too much longer either.

And like my Baked Broccoli Bites, they just taste fabulous, without being drenched in oil. The healthier, the better, isn’t it? These baked zucchini bites have only 40 calories per serving!!!

Do you need paper cases for the muffin tin?

The amount of things you can bake in the good old muffin tin!!! From fritters, mini omelettes, all sorts of pies, muffins, cupcakes, and the list is never ending.

One thing I learnt over the years is that with most of the baked goodies, it is best to just oil the tin well and maybe dust a bit of flour, without bothering with paper cases. Depending what you make, most things end up getting terribly stuck on the paper, but if you just oil it, they can easily come out straight away.

Collage of 4 photos to show how to make baked zucchini bites

How TO make zucchini bites

  • Firstly, grate the zucchini with their skin on, there is no need whatsoever to remove it.

One first tip here is to make sure you squeeze as much liquid as you can from the grated zucchini.

  • Add a bit of salt to them, toss them around, then set aside for about 20 minutes so that they can release as much liquid as possible.

You can then either put everything in a clean cloth, or just use your hands to squeeze very well.

  • add the breadcrumbs, feta cheese, parmesan, seasoning, dill, egg, baking powder and spring onion, and mix well

If you don’t use feta cheese, you can choose any other hard cheese, but make sure it’s not soft, as the texture of the bites will change.

Now, unlike a patty, the texture of a fritter is on the softer side anyway, they hold their shape very well even if you make them in the pan. In the oven, since they go in the muffin tin, it does not matter if they texture is softer anyway.

How long TO bake the zucchini bites for

I baked them for about 30 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit), they get a nice crispy edge, while the rest get a nice light golden colour. Even if the centre is not that golden, they will be baked after that time in the oven, so not to worry about that.

Fill them cups with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream, and top with chopped parsley or dill. Kids will absolutely love these bites, and they can make a great addition to any summer party, or any time of the year really, since zucchini can be found in the shops all year around.

Overhead shot of a white plate with 3 baked zucchini bites in it

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Baked Zucchini Bites
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
 

Baked Zucchini Bites with Feta Cheese in a muffin tin, a fantastic low-calorie, low carb appetizer for the grilling season. Healthy, super yummy, best served cold with a nice dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt. It has only 40 calories each cup, which makes them ideal if you are looking for healthy recipes. These zucchini bites are a great summer recipe, and make a lovely appetizer for every party or celebration. They are ridiculously easy to make too.

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Romanian
Keyword: summer party appetizers
Servings: 10 bites
Calories: 40 kcal
Author: Daniela Apostol
Ingredients
  • 2 zucchini
  • 1 egg
  • 2 spring onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • a pinch of black pepper
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh dill
  • 3 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
Metric - US Customary
Instructions
  1. Grate the zucchini with their skin on, then add a pinch of salt, toss well, and set aside for 20 minutes to release as much liquid as possible.

  2. Squeeze the liquid very well using your hands, then transfer the grated zucchini to a bowl, and add the other ingredients.

  3. Pre-heat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit).

  4. Oil a muffin tin, then shape 10 patties and place them in each muffin hole, making sure the patties cover the tin walls as well.

  5. Bake for about 30 minutes, until the edges are crisp, and golden. Use a sharp knife to remove them from the muffin tin.

  6. Serve cold with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.

Nutrition Facts
Baked Zucchini Bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 40 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 154mg6%
Potassium 170mg5%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 155IU3%
Vitamin C 7.5mg9%
Calcium 73mg7%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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