baked zucchini bites
My coworkers used to love when I made these and many asked for the recipe!
prep time
20 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
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yield
Great for a party or picnic
Ingredients
- - 1 medium zucchini
- - 3 bell peppers: red, orange & yellow, finely diced
- - 1/2 cup creamy italian dressing
- - 8 oz. package cream cheese (softened)
- - 1/2 cup feta cheese
- - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- - 1 lemon, juice and zest
- - 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- - 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- - 4 tablespoons olive oil
- - 1 tomato, finely diced
How To Make baked zucchini bites
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush a large cookie sheet with 1 tablespoon oil.
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Step 2Slice zucchini approximately 1/4” thick, place in rows on baking sheet, brush with 1 tablespoon oil. Bake for 12 minutes. Transfer zucchini onto a serving platter.
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Step 3While zucchini is baking, finely chop peppers and place in a small fry pan with 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Saute for 10 minutes or until softened.
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Step 4In a medium bowl combine dressing, cheeses, lemon, parsley and pepper. Fold in peppers. Top each zucchini slice with 1 tablespoon cheese mixture. Garnish each with 1 teaspoon tomato.
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Step 5Cover lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight before serving. Serve remaining cheese mixture with whole grain crackers.
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Diet:
Vegetarian
Category:
Vegetable Appetizers
Keyword:
#cheese
Keyword:
#zucchini
Keyword:
#PEPPERS
Keyword:
#garden
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