WW Cheesy Baked Zucchini Tots

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The WW Cheesy Baked Zucchini Tots are light and delicious. This recipe has 115 calories and two grams of fiber in each serving. Takes 45 minutes to prepare this snack, a perfect choice for busy days. It contains zucchini, egg, seasoning, reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, whole-wheat breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, and olive oil. These tots are very easy to make, as the instructions are simple. We may pair this side dish with grilled fish, Greek salad, turkey meatballs, steamed broccoli, baked herb chicken, garden green salad, or roasted cauliflower. Put these WW Cheesy Baked Zucchini Tots in the box to keep for four days.

STATS:

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Calories: 115 kcal
  • Serving Size: 4 tots
  • Cooking Time: 25 minutes
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Course: Side Dish
  • Serving: 6
  • Preparation Time: 20 minutes
  • Cuisine: American

EQUIPMENT:

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Box grater
  • Clean kitchen towel
  • Measuring spoons
  • Baking paper
  • Small cookie scoop
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire cooling rack

INGREDIENTS:

  • Quarter tsp black pepper
  • 3 cups grated zucchini
  • Half cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • Quarter tsp salt
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • Quarter cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp chopped onion
  • Half tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • Quarter tsp garlic powder

INGREDIENT NOTES:

ZUCCHINI:

  • This is the main component that gives a vegetable base to the tots. It gives a mild taste and becomes tender when we bake it. Zucchini includes moisture in the recipe and makes flavorful tots. You may use yellow summer squash as per your preference.

EGG:

  • It binds the ingredients together and keeps the tots from falling when we bake them. Eggs provide a soft texture inside the snack. You may use flax egg as another choice.

REDUCED-FAT MOZZARELLA CHEESE:

  • These ingredients include a mild cheesy taste and stretchy texture to the tots. Mozzarella cheese keeps the recipe light and makes it delicious. Include reduced-fat cheddar as a replacement.

WHOLE-WHEAT BREADCRUMBS:

  • They absorb the extra moisture from the zucchini. Breadcrumbs hold the shape of the tots and make them firm. Utilize regular breadcrumbs as per your choice.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, grate the zucchini and put it on the kitchen towel.
  2. Remove the extra moisture from the zucchini and warm the oven to 400°F.
  3. Include baking paper on the sheet and spray it with olive oil.
  4. Include the zucchini, black pepper, egg, breadcrumbs, mozzarella, garlic powder, garlic, Parmesan, onion, Italian seasoning, and salt in the bowl.
  5. Mix all the ingredients to make the mixture, then take one tbsp and shape it into small rounded tots.
  6. Put the tot on the sheet and make tots of the remaining mixture with the same steps.
  7. Leave some space between the tots and spray their tops with olive oil, then bake for 12 minutes.
  8. Carefully turn the tots with the spatula and bake for 13 minutes.
  9. Lastly, cool the tots for five minutes and serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

DIPS:

  • Greek Yogurt Herb Dip
  • Light Ranch Dip
  • Garlic Yogurt Sauce
  • Tzatziki
  • Tomato Salsa

SALADS:

  • Cucumber Tomato Salad
  • Garden Green Salad
  • Greek Salad
  • Carrot Raisin Salad
  • Simple Coleslaw

MAIN:

  • Grilled Lemon Chicken
  • Baked Herb Chicken
  • Turkey Meatballs
  • Grilled Fish
  • Vegetable Frittata

SIDE:

  • Roasted Carrots
  • Steamed Broccoli
  • Garlic Green Beans
  • Roasted Cauliflower
  • Fresh Fruit Salad

TIPS:

  • Remove extra moisture from the zucchini to make the firm tots.
  • Avoid making larger tots, as the smaller tots cook quickly and give better results.
  • Serve these zucchini tots right after baking to get the firm and flavorful dish.
  • Use baking paper so removing and turning the tots becomes easy.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Include the zucchini tots in the container and store for 4 days.

FREEZER:

  • Freeze one layer of the tots in the tray, then put them in the box & keep for two months.

FAQs:

Can I make these tots earlier?

  • Yes, you may prepare the mixture and shape the tots, then refrigerate till needed to bake.

Is frozen zucchini good to include in this snack?

  • Yes, you may add it after squeezing out extra liquid completely.

Are these tots good to prepare in the air fryer?

  • Yes, you may air fry them for 14 minutes at 375°F.

Is cheddar cheese a good alternative to mozzarella?

  • Yes, you may add cheddar cheese to get the stronger cheese taste in the tots.

Can I make this dish for people who have a nut allergy?

  • This recipe does not contain nuts, which makes it perfect to make for people who have a nut allergy.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Protein: 8 g

Iron: 1 g

Calories: 115 kcal

Total Carbs: 12 g

Vitamin A: 650 IU

Fiber: 2 g

Calcium: 110 g

Sodium: 300 g

Potassium: 290 g

Net Carbs: 10 g

Weight Watcher Points: 3 Points