These Keto Zucchini Parmesan Bites have a crispy texture and cheesy flavor. We prepare these bite-sized snacks with fresh zucchini, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, egg, almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and parsley. These crispy bites contain approximately 115 calories and only 2.8 g of net carbs. These zucchini bites take about 35 minutes from start to finish. These Keto Zucchini Parmesan Bites are perfect for appetizers, healthy snacks, lunchboxes, party platters, family gatherings, and weekly meal prep. They can be refrigerated for a minimum of 4 days or frozen for longer than 2 months, so you can prepare them earlier. You can serve these crispy bites with Garlic Aioli, Avocado Ranch Dip, Keto Marinara Sauce, Caesar Salad, Roasted Broccoli, or Garlic Butter Salmon.
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STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:
- Cook Duration: 20 minutes
- Time for Prep: 15 minutes
- Calories: 115 kcal
- Course: Appetizer, Snack, Side Dish
- Portion Size: 5 bites
- Cuisine: American
- Cooking Mode: Baking
- Total Servings: 6
- Diet: Keto
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Overall Duration: 35 minutes
EQUIPMENT:
- Kitchen towel
- Box grater
- Bowl
- Tray
- Baking paper
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 zucchini
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp parsley
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS
ZUCCHINI:
- We have to utilize zucchini, as it provides moisture, fiber, and a tender texture to these bites. As an alternative, you can use yellow squash or grated cauliflower.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- We utilize Parmesan cheese because it creates a crispy texture and delivers a rich, savory flavor. You might also use Pecorino Romano as a further choice.
MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- Mozzarella cheese helps bind the bites together and provides a soft, cheesy texture. As a replacement, we can use Monterey Jack, provolone, or cheddar cheese.
EGG:
- We use egg to hold the ingredients together and maintain the structure of the bites. As a different choice, you may use a flax egg.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- Almond flour keeps the recipe low in carbs while adding structure and a slightly nutty flavor. Instead, you can use coconut flour or crushed pork rinds.
GARLIC POWDER:
- The bites’ overall flavor is improved and given a delicious depth by the addition of garlic powder. As an alternative, you can use fresh minced garlic.
ITALIAN SEASONING:
- We utilize Italian seasoning to provide an aromatic herbal flavor. As another choice, you could utilize basil, oregano, or thyme.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the empty oven to 400°Fahrenheit and arrange the baking paper on the tray to cover it properly.
- We grate the zucchini and squeeze out additional moisture with a kitchen towel.
- Stir the parsley, zucchini, pepper, Parmesan cheese, salt, mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, egg, onion powder, almond flour, and garlic powder in a dish.
- Make small bite-sized rounds by scooping out one tbsp. of mixture.
- Put them on a tray and bake till crispier and brown, for almost twenty minutes.
- After about five minutes of cooling, serve.
TIPS:
- Include red pepper flakes to make these bites spicier.
- Eliminate extra moisture from zucchini to make bites crispier.
- You can air-fry these bites for almost twelve minutes at 190°Celcius for additional crunch.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
DIPS:
- Garlic Aioli
- Avocado Ranch Dip
- Keto Marinara Sauce
- Spicy Mayo
- Herb Sour Cream Dip
MAIN DISHES:
- Garlic Butter Salmon
- Grilled Lemon Chicken
- Keto Meatballs
- Beef Steak Bites
- Roasted Turkey Breast
VEGETABLES:
- Roasted Broccoli
- Garlic Green Beans
- Parmesan Asparagus
- Sautéed Spinach
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts
KETO SALADS:
- Caesar
- Greek
- Avocado Cucumber
- Arugula Parmesan
- Spinach Bacon
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Store these crispy bites in a tight-fitting vessel for at least four days.
FREEZER:
- Store these crispy bites for nearly 30-60 days.
FAQs:
Will we utilize different cheeses?
- Yes, you can use Asiago, provolone, cheddar, or Monterey Jack.
Could we prepare these crispy bites earlier?
- Yes, you can prepare these crunchy bites 24 hours beforehand and then refrigerate them.
May we prepare these crispy bites by air-frying?
- Yes, you can air fry these crispy bites for almost ten minutes at 375° Fahrenheit.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Portion Size: 5 Bites
Calories: 115 kcal
Sodium: 310 mg
Net Carbs: 2.8 g
Fiber: 1.1 g
Sugar: 1.8 g
Fat: 8.5 g
Protein: 7.2 g
Total Carbs: 3.9 g