Description
Baked sweet potato zucchini tots combine nutritious vegetables in a crispy, irresistible snack that delights both kids and adults. Packed with flavor and health benefits, these golden-brown morsels offer a delicious way to enjoy vegetables without sacrificing taste or texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated (250 grams / 8.8 ounces)
- 1 cup (250 grams / 8.8 ounces) cooked and mashed sweet potato
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Binding Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a moderate temperature and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal non-stick cooking.
- Thoroughly drain excess liquid from freshly grated zucchini by applying firm pressure with clean hands, ensuring a crisp final texture.
- Create a cohesive mixture by blending grated zucchini with velvety mashed sweet potato, incorporating aromatic garlic powder, mineral-rich sea salt, cracked black pepper, and coconut flour until uniformly combined.
- Craft compact, bite-sized tots using a tablespoon measure, carefully positioning them across the lined baking surface with adequate spacing.
- Roast the tots in the preheated oven, monitoring their transformation into golden-edged morsels with a delightfully crisp exterior, approximately 30-35 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow a brief cooling moment before presenting these vegetable-packed treats alongside a complementary dipping sauce for enhanced flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Moisture removal is crucial for achieving crispy, golden tots that don’t become soggy during baking.
- These nutritious tots pack a powerful vegetable punch, combining zucchini and sweet potato for a nutrient-dense snack.
- Coconut flour acts as a perfect binding agent, helping the tots hold their shape without traditional breadcrumbs.
- Prepare tots ahead of time and refrigerate before baking to enhance their structural integrity and flavor.
- Experiment with additional herbs like thyme or rosemary to elevate the savory profile of these plant-based bites.
- Baking at a moderate temperature ensures even cooking and prevents burning while developing a delightful crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 142
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 122 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg