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Courgette Cheesy Vegetarian Bites

These mini zucchini, cheesy, vegetarian bites are a quick and easy healthy snack. They make really delicious, nutritious little appetizers!  
5 from 1 vote
Author: ND
Servings 16
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PREP 20 minutes
COOK 25 minutes
TOTAL 45 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 1 small red or white onion, finely chopped
  • 500 grams zucchini, grated
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Zest of half a lemon
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2-3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 70 g mozzarella cheese, diced
  • 30 g breadcrumbs, around 1 slice of bread with crust
  • 20 grams ground almonds
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • Sea Salt and Black Pepper to season

Instructions
 

  • Grate the zucchini and place in a tea towel and squeeze out excess liquid.
  • Heat some olive oil in a large frying pan and gently fry the onions.
  • Add the grated zucchini to the onions and gently fry for around 3-5 minutes until softened.
  • Add the minced garlic, turn off the heat and let cook in the residual heat.
  • Let the zucchini, onions and garlic cool.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • Add the courgettes, onions and garlic to the rest of the prepared ingredients until you have a nice sticky mixture.  Season with sea salt and  black pepper to your own taste.
  • Roll the mixture into small balls and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for around 20-25 minutes until lightly browned.

*Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Calories 39kcal
Nutrition Facts
Courgette Cheesy Vegetarian Bites
Serving Size
 
1 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
39
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
14
mg
5
%
Sodium
 
81
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
3
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

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