Mini zucchini bites

Name: Mini zucchini bites
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 6 strips bacon; 1 small white onion; 3.5 cups courgettes; 1 cup gouda cheese; 2 cups flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 0.5 cup vegetable oil; 5 free range eggs; 12 servings salt and pepper; 0.25 cup butter; 12 servings dry bread crumbs

Mini Zucchini Bites (Cuadritos De Calabacin) are bite-sized zucchini appetizers seasoned with bacon and spices. This dish is a great choice for a party or snack time, fitting well for a vegetarian diet. It is best made during the summer months when zucchinis are in season and is a good source of vitamins and minerals like vitamin C and potassium.

Ingredients

bacon

6 strips

white onion

1 small

courgettes

3.5 cups

gouda cheese

1 cup

flour

2 cups

baking powder

1 tsp

vegetable oil

0.5 cup

free range eggs

salt and pepper

12 servings

butter

0.25 cup

dry bread crumbs

12 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Farenheit.
In a saute pan cook the bacon until crisped and reserve.
With 2 tbsp of the bacon fat, saute/cook the onion until transparent and reserve aside.
In a bowl mix the zucchini, cheese, flour, baking powder, oil, eggs, bacon, onion, salt & pepper till well combined. Set aside.
To prepare the 10 x 7 in. baking pan brush the melted butter all around inside and top with the bread crumbs. Make sure to cover all parts in pan.
Pour the zucchini mixture evenly in the pan and bake for 45-60 minutes, until it is firm.
After baked let it rest for 10 minutes before cutting into 2 in. cubes.
Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition:

316 kcal

Carbs

25 g

Fat

18 g

Protein

12 g

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