Baked Sweet Potato Zucchini Tots Recipe
These Baked Sweet Potato Zucchini Tots are a delicious and healthy snack or side dish, combining the natural sweetness of mashed sweet potatoes with the fresh crunch of grated zucchini. Lightly spiced with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then baked to golden perfection, these tots make a nutritious and satisfying treat that’s 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 & Binding
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Tray: Preheat your oven to 160°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with baking paper to prevent sticking.
- Remove Excess Moisture from Zucchini: Using your hands, squeeze out all the moisture from the grated zucchini to ensure the tots bake with a firm texture.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the squeezed zucchini, cooked mashed sweet potato, garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper, and coconut flour. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Form Tots: Shape the mixture into tablespoon-sized tots, ensuring they are compact and hold together well, then place them evenly spaced on the prepared 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 dish.
Notes
- Squeezing out moisture from zucchini is important to prevent soggy tots.
- You can substitute coconut flour with almond flour for a different texture and flavor.
- Feel free to add herbs like parsley or rosemary for extra flavor.
- These tots can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
- For a crispier texture, flip the tots halfway through baking.
Keywords: sweet potato, zucchini, tots, baked snack, gluten free, healthy snack, vegetable tots
