Zucchini-Cheese Appetizer Squares

Shredded raw veggies--like onion, garlic and zucchini--are pressed into a rectangular pan, then sprinkled with Parmesan and toasted sesame seeds. No crust needed!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 359 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 ½ cups grated zucchini
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 6 eggs, beaten
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• ⅓ cup dried bread crumbs
• ½ cup sesame seeds
• 8 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan and sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese.

Step 2

Place 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil in a medium size frying pan, heat on medium-high. Add sesame seeds and stir constantly until seeds are lightly browned.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine vegetable oil, onion, garlic, zucchini, eggs, bread crumbs, salt, basil, oregano, pepper and Cheddar cheese; stir until well combined. Press mixture into prepared baking pan. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and sesame seeds over the zucchini mixture.

Step 4

Bake 30 minutes or until set when lightly touched in the center. Let cool at least 15 minutes before cutting into 1 inch squares.