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    Zucchini Tots

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    Updated: Mar 11, 2022 · by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.
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    These baked Zucchini Tots are a healthy vegan side dish. Made with zucchini, potato, and nutritional yeast.

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    Anytime I can sneak a vegetable into a recipe, I am all over it. Whether it be jicama taco shells, zucchini noodles, or mashed cauliflower, I am always looking for ways to get some extra veggies into a recipe.

    These Zucchini Tots are a fun and healthy way to get more veggies in. They are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.

    Eat them as an appetizer, snack, or side dish with a Green Goddess Sandwich or a BBQ Mushroom Sandwich.

    While you are at it, freeze some for later!

    Other zucchini recipes are my Zucchini Noodles with Raw Red Pepper Sauce, Vegan Zucchini Lasagna recipe, and Dehydrated Zucchini Chips recipe.

    You might also like my Vegan Broccoli Fritters recipe and my Veggie Fritters recipe.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love Them
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❄️ Can I Freeze Them?
    • ♨️ Reheating From Frozen
    • Dipping
    • 🍽 Serving
    • Other Tots
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love Them

    • They're a great way to sneak in some veggies.
    • They're crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.
    • They make a great side dish.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Zucchini Tots ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    • Potatoes: I used Russet potatoes. You could also use Yukon Gold potatoes.
    • Zucchini: I used zucchini, but you could also use yellow squash.
    • Nutritional yeast: Adds a cheesy flavor. I prefer these tots with it, but you could leave it out or use vegan parmesan cheese.
    • Basil, oregano: Adds an Italian flavor. You could also use Italian seasoning.
    • Olive oil: Binds the mixture together.
    • Salt and pepper: Enhances flavors and adds flavor. I like to use sea salt.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Potato being grated in bowl.

    Step 1: Place russet potatoes in a pan with cold water. You want to add the potatoes to cold water and bring both to a boil so that the potatoes cook evenly.

    Step 2: Peel cooled potatoes. Using the largest setting on a box grater, grate potatoes.

    Shredded zucchini in kitchen towel.

    Step 3: Grate zucchini. Using cheesecloth or a clean dish towel, squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

    Ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

    Step 4: Mix shredded zucchini, potatoes, nutritional yeast, olive oil, herbs, and salt and pepper in a large bowl.

    Zucchini Tots before and after baking on parchment lined baking sheet.

    Step 5: Form zucchini mixture into tots. Place tots on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

    Step 6: Bake until crispy, about 45 minutes.

    🥡 Storage

    These tots will last 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

    ❄️ Can I Freeze Them?

    Yes you can! After you form the tots, place them on a parchment lined baking sheet. Place in the freezer.

    After they are frozen, put them in a freezer bag. You can keep tater tots in the freezer 4-6 months, but flavors in the freezer start to fade after a couple of months.

    ♨️ Reheating From Frozen

    The tots can be baked straight from the freezer.

    To Bake frozen Zucchini Tots: Place frozen zucchini tots on a parchment lined baking sheet. Cook in an oven or toaster oven at 350° for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.

    Dipping

    • Ketchup
    • Marinara sauce
    • Basil Dill Vinaigrette
    • Vegan Ranch Dressing
    • Vegan Chipotle Ranch Dressing or Vegan Buffalo Ranch Dressing

    🍽 Serving

    • Vegan Lentil Burgers
    • Vegan Sloppy Joes
    • Refried Bean Grilled Cheese
    Zucchini Tots on plate with ketchup.

    Other Tots

    • Homemade Tater Tots
      Homemade Tater Tots
    • Broccoli Tots
      Broccoli Tots

    These vegan tots are sure to be a family favorite!

    If you tried this Zucchini Tots Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

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    Zucchini Tots
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    Zucchini Tots

    These baked Zucchini Tots are a healthy side dish. Made with zucchini, potato, and nutritional yeast.
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 45 minutes minutes
    Total Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 26 tots
    Calories 20kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Equipment

    • Box grater
    • Cheesecloth or clean kitchen towel

    Ingredients

    • 2 medium russet potatoes
    • ½ large zucchini (2 cups grated before squeezing out moisture)
    • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
    • ½ teaspoon dried basil
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • Salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F.
    • Place whole potatoes in a pan with cold water. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and boil potatoes until they are tender, about 12-15 minutes. Let cool.
    • Once potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel, then grate potatoes in a bowl on the the largest setting of a box grater.
    • Grate zucchini. In a cheesecloth or clean towel, squeeze out as much water as possible.
    • To the bowl of grated potatoes, add finely grated zucchini, nutritional yeast, basil, oregano, and salt and pepper. Mix well.
    • Using your hands, make tots. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes, or until crispy, flipping halfway through.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg

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