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Crispy Greek Zucchini Tots: A Flavorful Guilt-Free Delight

Crispy Greek Zucchini Tots

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  • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 Minutes
  • Total Time: 40 Minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings 1x
  • Cuisine: Greek

Description

How to make crispy Greek zucchini tots with feta, herbs, and Mediterranean spices that transform garden zucchini into golden guilt-free perfection.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

  • 3 medium zucchini, grated and excess moisture removed
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Mediterranean Seasonings

  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

For Serving

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for drizzling
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Prep Zucchini: Grate zucchini using large holes of box grater. Toss with 1 teaspoon salt and let sit 10 minutes, then squeeze dry with clean kitchen towel. This step is crucial for crispy tots.
  2. Mix Dry: Preheat oven to 400°F and line baking sheet with parchment. Combine panko, flour, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in large bowl. Whisk to distribute evenly.
  3. Combine Wet: Add squeezed zucchini, beaten eggs, crumbled feta, dill, parsley, and minced garlic to dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined – overmixing makes tough tots.
  4. Shape Tots: Using small cookie scoop or hands, form mixture into 20 small oval shapes. Place on prepared baking sheet with space between each tot for even browning.
  5. Bake Golden: Bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy on outside. Don’t flip halfway through – let them develop that beautiful crust undisturbed for best texture.
  6. Cool Serve: Let tots cool 5 minutes on baking sheet to set up properly. Drizzle with olive oil and serve warm with Greek yogurt and lemon wedges for squeezing.

Notes

  • Salt the grated zucchini and squeeze thoroughly dry or tots will be soggy.
  • Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days, reheat in oven.
  • Fresh herbs are essential for authentic Greek flavor, don’t substitute dried.
  • Freeze shaped tots on baking sheet, then transfer to bags for up to 2 months.
  • Don’t overmix the batter once wet ingredients are added to avoid tough tots.
  • Let tots cool 5 minutes on baking sheet before serving for best texture.

Allergy Information: Eggs, Gluten, Dairy

Nutrition

  • Calories: 145 calories
  • Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Protein: 7g

Find it online: https://tastetrend.net/the-ultimate-greek-zucchini-tots-you-ll-crave-every-week/