{"id":2022441,"date":"2024-07-31T15:53:43","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T20:53:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=recipe&p=2022441"},"modified":"2024-09-01T18:44:35","modified_gmt":"2024-09-01T23:44:35","slug":"zucchini-tots","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/zucchini-tots\/","title":{"rendered":"Zucchini Tots"},"content":{"rendered":"
There are few foods more basic yet delicious than Tater Tots, but let’s not kid ourselves that said “tots” have a lot of nutritional value. Now, zucchini tots, on the other hand, are actually a relatively healthy food<\/a>, and they’re decidedly tasty too. Low in calories yet high in antioxidants<\/a>, vitamins and minerals, these zucchini tots are a side dish that parents will feel good about serving\u2014and kids won’t fuss about eating.<\/p>\n Parents\u2014and non-parents, of course\u2014also won’t fuss about the fact that these zucchini tots come together with 20 minutes of hands-on work, and they bake up fast in an oven that’s good and hot. Aside from the zucchini itself, you likely have all the ingredients you’ll need at the ready, so why don’t you pop out to the store, and then we’ll get cooking.<\/p>\n Preheat the oven to 400\u00b0F. In large bowl, toss the shredded zucchini and 1\/2 teaspoon salt, then let it stand for 10 minutes. Place the zucchini in a dish towel and squeeze out the excess liquid, discarding the liquid.<\/p>\n In a large bowl, combine the egg, onion, cheese, bread crumbs, remaining 1\/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, garlic powder and Italian seasoning.<\/p>\n Fold the zucchini into the egg mixture in the bowl.<\/p>\n Working with tablespoon-sized servings of the zucchini mixture, form 1-inch long cylinders, then place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, about an inch apart. Bake the tots for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.<\/p>\n You can prepare these tots in mini muffin tins, and they’ll come out wonderfully. They’ll be a bit larger, and may require a bit more baking time, but they will be perfectly crisp.<\/p>\n Anything that goes well with Tater Tots will go well with these, so think burgers and brats, grilled cheese sandwiches, a fish fillet and more.<\/p>\n If the zucchini shreds are sticking to your fingers as you form the tots, fill a bowl with water and keep it on hand. After forming two or three tots, submerge your hands, pat them dry on a dish towel and get right back to it.<\/p>\n As we said before, these tots are relatively healthy, and they’re certainly not unhealthy. A four-tot serving has about 90 calories, 5 grams of fat, 6 grams of protein and 1 gram of sugar. If you’re watching your sodium, just use less salt, as there are almost 500 milligrams per serving.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Crispy zucchini tots are one of the tastiest ways to eat your veggies. 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Prepare the shredded zucchini<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Combine the ingredients<\/h3>\n
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Step 3: Add the zucchini<\/h3>\n
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Step 4: Form the tots, then bake<\/h3>\n
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Zucchini Tot Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Zucchini Tots<\/h2>\n
Can you freeze zucchini tots?<\/h3>\n
Zucchini Tot Tips<\/h2>\n
ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Can I bake them in muffin tins?<\/h3>\n
What should I serve with this zucchini tots recipe?<\/h3>\n
How do I stop the tot mixture from sticking to my fingers?<\/h3>\n
Are these a healthy food?<\/h3>\n