Description

Baked Sweet Potato Zucchini Tots are a healthy, crispy, and flavorful snack or side dish combining the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with mild zucchini. Baked to golden perfection, these tots provide a guilt-free, nutritious boost packed with vitamins and fiber. Perfect for adding more veggies to your diet or as a kid-friendly treat, they require simple preparation and deliver a crunchy texture without deep frying.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and grated
1 medium zucchini, grated and excess moisture squeezed out
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Prepare the Vegetables: Peel and grate the sweet potatoes and zucchini. Place the grated zucchini in a clean towel and squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible to prevent soggy tots.
Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the grated sweet potatoes, zucchini, Parmesan cheese, egg, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until you have a consistent mixture that is easy to shape.
Shape the Tots: Use your hands to form small, bite-sized tot shapes. Press firmly so they hold together well but avoid compacting too tightly to keep a light texture.
Bake Until Crispy: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the tots on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even browning and crispness.

Notes

Dry your zucchini thoroughly to ensure tots become crispy and not soggy.
Do not overmix the ingredients to keep the mixture light and airy.
Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for better melting and enhanced flavor.
Flip the tots carefully with a thin spatula to avoid breaking them.
Serve the tots immediately straight from the oven for best crispy texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 tots
Calories: 150
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 40mg

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