Parmesan Zucchini Bites – WLS Recipe

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

February 13, 2014

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Parmesan Zucchini Bites

 

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I have been seriously venturing out with zucchini lately. I’ve used them as noodles using my new Pampered Chef Spiral N Slice and now I’m baking them in miniature quiches. These little guys were phenomenal! The chicken we ate it which was tasty, but was seriously overshadowed with how yummy these little guys were.

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Parmesan Zucchini Bites - WLS Recipe

Course: Vegetables
Cuisine: American, Oven Baked
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 10 mini muffins
Calories: 41kcal
Author: Steph Wagner
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Ingredients

  • 1 large zucchini, grated and squeezed of liquid
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese can substitute shredded mozzarella
  • 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Grate zucchini and use a towel to squeeze out any excess liquid (similar to using frozen spinach). Too much liquid will make these soggy!
  • Add to the bowl egg, onion, grated parmesan, shredded park and salt & pepper.
  • Using a cookie scoop or spoon divide evening among a mini muffin pan. Bake for 16-18 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1"bite" | Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 111IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition Facts
Parmesan Zucchini Bites - WLS Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 "bite")
Calories 41 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 163mg7%
Potassium 129mg4%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 111IU2%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 76mg8%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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