Greek Zucchini Tots
Total Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
4.95 out of 5 stars
(36)
Ingredients
35 servings
- 1 lb / 500 g zucchinis
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup scallions/shallots (, finely sliced (white and pale green parts only)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs (, lightly beaten)
- 150 g / 5 oz feta cheese (, crumbled)
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (or shredded cheddar or tasty cheese)
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1/2 cup plain flour
- Oil spray
- 1 cup plain Greek yoghurt
- 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or more)
- 2 tsp fresh mint (, finely chopped)
- Salt and pepper
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
Step 2
Grate the zucchini and place into a large colander. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt, toss with your fingers and leave to sweat for 30 minutes.
Step 3
Working a handful at a time, squeeze out the excess water (as much as you can) and place the zucchini in a bowl.
Step 4
Add the Batter ingredients (except oil spray) and mix to combine.
Step 5
Spray 2 baking trays with oil. Dollop heaped tablespoons onto the trays, then use your fingers to shape them into cylinder "tater-tot / potato gem" shapes.
Step 6
Spray with oil. Bake for 25 minutes, swapping the trays at around 20 minutes, or until golden brown and a crunchy crust forms on the surface.
Step 7
Serve with lemon wedges and Tzatziki, if using.
Step 8
Minted Yoghurt
Step 9
Mix together ingredients and set aside for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Step 10
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