Baked Sweet Potato Zucchini Tots Recipe
These Baked Sweet Potato Zucchini Tots are a healthy and delicious snack or side dish, combining the natural sweetness of mashed sweet potatoes with the fresh flavor of grated zucchini. Baked to a golden perfection, they offer a crispy outside and a tender inside without any frying, making them a guilt-free treat perfect for any time of day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 tots 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 zucchinis (about 250g), grated
- 1 cup (250g) cooked mashed sweet potato
Seasoning & 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 aid cleanup.
- Remove Moisture: Use your hands to squeeze out all the excess moisture from the grated zucchini. This step is crucial for helping the tots hold together and achieve the right texture.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the squeezed zucchini, cooked mashed sweet potato, garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper, and coconut flour until thoroughly mixed.
- Form Tots: Shape the mixture into tablespoon-sized tots. Ensure they are compact so they won’t fall apart during baking. Place each formed tot onto the lined baking tray.
- Bake: Bake the tots in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until they turn slightly golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce for a delightful snack or side.
Notes
- Make sure to thoroughly squeeze out moisture from the zucchini to prevent soggy tots.
- You can substitute coconut flour with almond flour if desired, but this may change the texture slightly.
- If preferred, you can add herbs like parsley or rosemary to enhance flavor.
- These tots can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
- Serve with dips like ranch, ketchup, or a yogurt-based sauce for added taste.
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