Description
Light and flavorful baked bites made with fresh zucchini, creamy ricotta, and a zesty hint of lemon. Perfect as an appetizer or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or olive oil.
- In a large bowl, combine grated zucchini, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the bites are set.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the tin. Serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.