Description
Baked Sweet Potato Zucchini Tots are crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside, making them a delicious and healthy snack for everyone to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and grated
- 1 medium zucchini (about 6 oz), grated
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or dairy-free cheese)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Your Vegetables: Grate the sweet potatoes and zucchini. Squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix the drained sweet potato and zucchini with breadcrumbs, egg, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape Your Tots: Form the mixture into small tots using your hands or two spoons. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake Until Golden: Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Flip halfway through baking for even cooking.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer the tots to plates while warm and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tots (100g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - Be sure to squeeze out as much moisture from the zucchini as possible to prevent soggy tots. - Customize by adding herbs like oregano or spices such as paprika for extra flavor.