VEGAN APPETIZER BALLS

Party appetizers are usually decadent and delicious but heavy. I always like to bring a dish with veggies and/or something that's a bit lighter. I say that I bring these for myself if no one else, but I find that everybody is usually happy with the balance. These veggie-filled fritters are a sure hit at any party and no one will know they're vegan appetizers!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword appetizers, entertaining, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Servings

Calories 14kcal

Author Luci Petlack

Ingredients

1 cup shredded zucchini
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
½ cup shredded carrot
2 tablespoons chopped chives
1 15 ounce can Cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup whole wheat panko bread crumbs
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Add the zucchini to a large bowl and sprinkle it with ¼ teaspoon of the salt. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
Squeeze as much water as possible out of the zucchini and discard. Place the zucchini back in the bowl and add the carrots, chives, and beans. Mash all ingredients together. Add ¼ cup of the panko, the remaining salt, basil, pepper, and garlic powder. Continue to mash to combine the ingredients.
Divide into 12 equal portions and roll each into a ball. Pour the remaining panko onto a plate in a thin layer. Roll each ball in the panko to coat and place them on the baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes until they begin to brown. Serve warm.

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