Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 tots (mini muffins)

Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 1cupgrated zucchini

  • ¼cupgrated carrot

  • ¼cupseasoned bread crumbs

  • ¼cupcrumbled feta cheese

  • ¼cupchopped fresh basil

  • 1egg

  • ½teaspoonsalt

  • ¼teaspoonground black pepper

  • teaspoondried oregano

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray.

  2. Combine zucchini and carrot in a large bowl. Squeeze out excess water using a paper towel.

  3. Mix bread crumbs, feta cheese, basil, egg, salt, pepper, and oregano into zucchini-carrot mixture. Scoop mixture with a mini ice cream scoop or two spoons and press into the prepared muffin cups with the back of a spoon.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, 15 to 18 minutes.

Tips

Top the tots with a little shredded cheese and a drizzle of olive oil prior to baking for a crispy, crunchy top.

Finely minced onion can be used in place of the carrot.

Any variety of cheese, such as a Mexican or Italian cheese blend, can be used in place of the feta if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories28
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
1g
2%
Saturated Fat
1g
3%
Cholesterol
18mg
6%
Sodium
158mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
3g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
2g
3%
Vitamin C
3mg
3%
Calcium
28mg
2%
Iron
0mg
2%
Potassium
70mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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