Healthy Baked Zucchini Tots

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Healthy Baked Zucchini Tots

from aspicyperspective.com

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups packed shredded zucchini
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 cups shredded Italian blend cheese
  • 1/2 cup crushed rice cereal, such as Rice Chex or gluten-free rice puffs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Shred the zucchini and measure out 2 cups tightly packed. Dump the zucchini onto a paper towel. Then use another paper towel to press out as much moisture as possible. Discard the paper towels. Place the zucchini in a large bowl.
  3. Crush the rice cereal into fine crumbs. Add the eggs, cheese, crushed rice cereal, herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
  4. Using a 2-teaspoon cookie scoop (or something of a similar size), spoon out tightly packed portions of zucchini mixture and place on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.