How to Make Zucchini Tots - A Step-by-Step Guide

Zucchini tots are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional tater tots, perfect as a side dish or snack. These crispy bites are made with shredded zucchini, cheese, and a few simple ingredients, and are baked to perfection. Whether you're looking for a tasty way to use up your abundance of zucchini from the garden or just want to add more veggies to your diet, this recipe is a must-try.

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 cup grated zucchini
  • ¼ cup grated carrot
  • ¼ cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 tots (mini muffins)

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
  • Combine zucchini and carrot in a large bowl. Squeeze out excess water using a paper towel.
  • Mix bread crumbs, feta cheese, basil, egg, salt, pepper, and oregano into zucchini-carrot mixture. Scoop mixture with a mini ice cream scoop or two spoons and press into the prepared muffin cups with the back of a spoon.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, 15 to 18 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    28 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 158mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 70mg