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Three zucchini tots on a silicone feeding mat with a red dipping sauce, next to a glass container filled with zucchini tots.

Zucchini Tots

These zucchini tots are a simple vegetable-based recipe that is perfect as a snack, lunch boxes and for baby-led weaning.
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: New Zealand
Keyword: zucchini tots, zucchini tot recipe, zucchini bites, baked zucchini fritters
Servings: 20 Tots
Calories: 31kcal

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Ingredients

  • 1-2 medium zucchini 100 grams grated zucchini once squeezed
  • 1 Tablespoon chives
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ cup flour 75 grams
  • ½ cup grated cheese
  • 2 eggs 1-2 eggs

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 200 degrees celsius
  • Grate the zucchini, and squeeze it between your hands to get rid of as much liquid as possible.
  • Place 100 grams of the squeezed zucchini with the remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Combine with a wooden spoon.
  • Line a tray with baking paper, place tablespoon scoops of the zucchini tot batter on the lined tray.
  • Bake at 200 degrees celsius for 15 minutes, or until the zucchini tots are golden.

Notes

    • Take the time to squeeze out the grated zucchini, the dryer the zucchini the better the final zucchini tot!
    • The number of eggs required for this recipe may vary between 1-2 depending on the size of the eggs and how dry the grated zucchini is. You can always make the batter with one egg, then add a second if the batter is not coming together.
    • I do not add salt to this recipe when making it for baby-led weaning, you can season the batter with salt and pepper for older family members.
    • Zucchini tots can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to. 3 months.
    • Cooled zucchini tots can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months. They can be reheated in either the microwave or in the air fryer.
      • Plain flour: this recipe will work with gluten-free flour or rice flour.
      • Chives: These could be substituted for grated onion or finely sliced spring onions
      • I use grated cheddar cheese or grated colby cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.3mg