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Cheesy Zucchini Bites with Tomato Garlic Filling finished dish

Cheesy Zucchini Bites with Tomato Garlic Filling

Recipe card for Cheesy Zucchini Bites with Tomato Garlic Filling.
Course: Appetizer

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 zucchini
  • Salt
  • 3 eggs
  • Pepper mixture
  • Italian herbs mixture
  • Flour
  • Breadcrumbs
  • 100g cheese, grated
  • Oil for frying

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the Zucchini: Cut the zucchini into 4 mm thick slices.
  2. Sprinkle salt over the zucchini slices and let them sit for a few minutes to draw out excess moisture.
  3. Prepare the Coating: In a bowl, beat the eggs and season with a pinch of salt, pepper mixture, and Italian herbs mixture.
  4. Prepare two separate plates, one with flour and one with breadcrumbs.
  5. Coat and Fry the Zucchini: Dip each zucchini slice first in the flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
  6. Heat oil in a frying pan over low heat.
  7. Fry the zucchini slices for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  8. Remove and place the fried zucchini on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
  9. Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix the diced tomatoes, chopped dill, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt.
  10. Assemble and Bake: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  11. Place the fried zucchini slices on a baking sheet.
  12. Spoon the tomato filling onto each zucchini slice.
  13. Sprinkle grated cheese over the top of the filling.
  14. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  15. Serve the Cheesy Zucchini Bites hot and enjoy!

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