Oven-Baked Zucchini Parmesan Bites
Oven-Baked Zucchini Parmesan Bites are tender inside with a lightly crisp, golden exterior, balancing mild zucchini with nutty Parmesan and Italian herbs. They’re perfect as a party appetizer, snack, or side, especially with warm marinara for dipping, and taste bright, cheesy, and gently garlicky.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Baked Zucchini Parmesan Bites, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with foil.
- 2
Spread the shredded zucchini over 2 or 3 layers of paper towels or a clean dish cloth. Lightly salt it and let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes.
- 3
Lay 2 or 3 layers of paper towels or another clean cloth over the salted zucchini. Press firmly with your hands to squeeze out as much moisture as possible; set the zucchini aside.
- 4
Beat the egg in a large bowl, then add the breadcrumbs, garlic granules, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Season with salt and stir until well combined. Add the drained zucchini and Parmesan cheese; stir until evenly mixed.
- 5
Form the mixture into golf-ball-sized round bites with your hands. You should have about 12 zucchini balls. Place them on the prepared sheet pan and spray the bites on all sides with olive oil spray.
- 6
Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven until lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for about 5 minutes. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.
- Calories 181.72 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 11.1 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 20.22 g 7%
- Total Fat 7.17 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 4.04 g High 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 16.41 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 630.08 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 2.63 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 2.83 g --
- Added Sugars 1.33 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 237.54 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 1.54 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 238.7 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 8.57 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 4.52 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Oven Baked Zucchini Parmesan Bites is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Fried Eggs, Garlic Powder, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 181.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oven-Baked Zucchini Parmesan Bites made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Fried Eggs, Garlic Powder, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Italian Spice Blend. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Oven-Baked Zucchini Parmesan Bites?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 181.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Baked Zucchini Parmesan Bites easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Oven-Baked Zucchini Parmesan Bites healthy?
- Oven-Baked Zucchini Parmesan Bites has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 181.72 calories and 11.1 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 630.08 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.04 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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