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Healthy snack that tastes like you’re cheating!

14 March Denise 4 Comments

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Healthy Appetizer

We found a healthy take on Tater Tots…Zucchini Tots!

zucchini tots

Apparently everyone loves tater tots, except me. I know…What?? They always smell good, but every time I try one it just tastes greasy. So my (wonderful) husband found this recipe and we tried it for Easter as an appetizer and it was a huge hit! We dipped them in ranch  and chipotle ranch dressing…Yum!

The first time we (and by “we” I mean my husband) made them, we didn’t put in the onions and they were great. The next time “we” did put in the onion, and didn’t sauté them first so they were a little crunchy. I recommend sautéing them prior to mixing (unless you like crunchy onions).

Hope you like them as much as we did!

 

Zucchini Tots
A healthy version of the traditional tater tot.
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336 calories
29 g
216 g
16 g
19 g
8 g
251 g
940 g
6 g
0 g
7 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
251g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336
Calories from Fat 143
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g
25%
Saturated Fat 8g
40%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 216mg
72%
Sodium 940mg
39%
Total Carbohydrates 29g
10%
Dietary Fiber 4g
15%
Sugars 6g
Protein 19g
Vitamin A
17%
Vitamin C
38%
Calcium
32%
Iron
18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Ingredients
  1. * 1 cup zucchini, grated
  2. * 1 egg
  3. * 1/4 whole yellow onion, diced or grated
  4. * 1/4 cup cheese (cheddar or parmesan work best)
  5. * 1/4 cup Italian style bread crumbs
  6. * salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a mini muffin tin with nonstick spray, set aside.
  2. 2. Grate the zucchini and then place it in a dish towel and squeeze out the excess water. (This is very important or they turn out soggy.)
  3. 3. In a bowl combine the egg, onion, cheese, bread crumbs, zucchini, salt and pepper.
  4. 4. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, fill the muffin cups to the top. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the top is browned and set.
Notes
  1. We found the more browned the better. Also, saute' the onions before combining for milder flavor.
Adapted from Tasty Kitchen
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calories
336
fat
16g
protein
19g
carbs
29g
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Adapted from Tasty Kitchen
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Check out this recipe for Super Hero Muffins.   A great pre-workout food or afternoon snack.

 

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Thanks for reading!

Keep running!

Denise

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4 COMMENTS

  1. Kimberly Hatting | 15th Mar 18

    ooooh, these sound good! I bet the onions give them just a little more zip, as do the bread crumbs. Great recipe!

    • Denise | 15th Mar 18

      They are definitely a big hit in my family…and that’s saying a lot because I am constantly trying to get them to eat more veggies. 🙂

  2. Wendy | 16th Mar 18

    Oh, these sound incredible! Pinning your recipe for later.

    Hey, I moderate a fitness blogging group on facebook where we share and comment on each other’s posts and other social media accounts. Let me know if you want to join.

    • Denise | 17th Mar 18

      I would love to join your FB group! I feel like I finally found my people!
      Thanks for including me. 🙂

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