Healthy Zucchini Tater Tots
This healthier solution to classic tater tots, these zucchini tots use fresh, shredded zucchini, panko, and your favorite shredded cheese to make a great, baked snack whenever the craving hits. Let kids join in on the fun by mixing together ingredients and helping to shape the zucchini tots!
Healthy Zucchini Tater Tots
Description
Cheesy zucchini tots are baked rather than fried and are a lower-carb, more nutritious option to tator tots.
Ingredients
2 Zucchini, shredded
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 Egg
1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 cup Panko
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
Serving sauce of choice
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Place zucchini on a clean, lint-free kitchen towel or on a couple of paper towels. Wrap towel around the sides and squeeze the excess water from the zucchini. Remove zucchini from towel and place in a bowl.
3. Add the salt, egg, parmesan cheese, panko and olive oil in the bowl with the zucchini and stir until combined. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and shape to look like tater tots. Place on baking sheet leaving about ½-inch distance. Bake 15-20 minutes, until golden.
Notes
Recipe courtesy of LHTC. https://www.learninghowtocook.com/post/healthy-zucchini-tots