Healthy Baked Zucchini Bites
Healthy 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.
Servings: 10 bites
Calories: 40kcal
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini
- 1 egg
- 2 spring onions, chopped
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
- 3 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- 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.
- Squeeze the liquid very well using your hands, then transfer the grated zucchini to a bowl, and add the other ingredients.
- Pre-heat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit).
- 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.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, until the edges are crisp, and golden. Use a sharp knife to remove them from the muffin tin.
- Serve cold with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 170mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 7.5mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 0.5mg