Baked Sweet Potato Zucchini Tots Recipe
Deliciously nutritious Baked Sweet Potato Zucchini Tots offer a healthy twist on traditional tots by combining grated zucchini and mashed sweet potato, seasoned with garlic and spices, then baked to golden perfection. These tots are a perfect low-fat, gluten-free snack or side dish that’s easy to make and kid-friendly.
- Author: lea
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: About 20 tots 1x
- Category: Snack, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Vegetables
- 2 medium zucchinis (about 250g), grated
- 1 cup (250g) cooked mashed sweet potato
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Binding Agent
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 160°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with baking paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare Zucchini: Using your hands, squeeze out all excess moisture from the grated zucchini thoroughly. Removing moisture is crucial to help the tots hold together and achieve a good texture when baked.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained zucchini, cooked mashed sweet potato, garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper, and coconut flour. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Form Tots: Take tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and shape them into small tot shapes with your hands. Place each tot onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.
- Bake: Bake the tots in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until they turn slightly golden brown, indicating they are cooked through and crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Remove the tots from the oven and serve warm. Enjoy them with your favorite dipping sauce such as ketchup, sour cream, or a spicy aioli for added flavor.
Notes
- Make sure to remove as much moisture as possible from the zucchini to avoid soggy tots.
- You can substitute coconut flour with almond flour if preferred, but texture may vary slightly.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to the mixture.
- Store leftover tots in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat to maintain crispiness.
- This recipe is gluten-free and suitable for a low-fat diet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 tots (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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