Description
These Baked Sweet Potato Zucchini Tots are a healthy and delicious snack made with grated zucchini and mashed sweet potato, seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and lightly bound with coconut flour. Baked to golden perfection, they offer a crispy exterior with a tender inside, perfect for a nutritious appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 zucchinis (about 250g), grated
- 1 cup (250g) cooked mashed sweet potato
Seasonings & Flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 160°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with baking paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Remove Moisture: Use your hands to squeeze out all the moisture from the grated zucchini to ensure the tots hold together well and bake properly without becoming soggy.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the squeezed zucchini, cooked mashed sweet potato, garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper, and coconut flour. Mix thoroughly to form a uniform mixture.
- Shape Tots: Using a tablespoon, form the mixture into small tot shapes and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the tots in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until they turn slightly golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, let them cool slightly, then serve warm with your favourite dipping sauce for a tasty snack or side.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the zucchini to prevent sogginess.
- These tots can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a crispier texture, you can broil the tots for an additional 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Feel free to customize the seasonings by adding herbs or spices like paprika or parsley for extra flavor.
- These tots can be reheated in the oven to retain their texture rather than microwaving which may soften them.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
