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Zucchini and spinach tots

Wholesome vegetarian snack

Fish & shellfish free FS
Gluten free GF
Nut free NF
Vegetarian V

Ingredients

Serves 6 people
  • Zucchini, grated – 5 cups
  • Frozen spinach, thawed – 200 grams
  • Wholemeal crusts, processed into breadcrumbs – 4 cups
  • Eggs – 5 whole
  • Cheese, grated – 2 cups
  • Oregano – 1 teaspoon
  • Thyme – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Basil, dried – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Rosemary – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Garlic, powder – 1 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Parmesan cheese – 1/2 cup

Recipe reproduced with permission from the Long Day Care Recipe Competition – entry by Coburg Children’s Centre, 2022


Method
  1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
  2. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
  3. Squeeze out excess liquid from zucchini and spinach, you may need to use a clean tea towel.
  4. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.
  5. Using a tablespoon, scoop mixture and form a ball.
  6. Scatter grated parmesan on top of each ball.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes until golden.

Recipe tips

  • For gluten free or wheat free use gluten free breadcrumbs
  • Vegetables can also be swapped for other vegetables you may have on hand such as sweet potato or carrot
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