Vegan Cheesy Zucchini Bites
🌱 Vegan Cheesy Zucchini Bites 🧀
These Vegan Cheesy Zucchini Bites are roasted zucchini rounds topped with melted dairy-free cheese and dried herbs. No breadcrumbs required. A few slices get a tomato cap. They disappear as an appetizer and still work as a side.
I love salting the zucchini first so it doesn’t turn watery under the cheese. Pat it dry. High heat gives you golden edges instead of steamed squash. 💚
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Why You’ll Love These Bites 💚
- 🌱 Completely vegan
- 🧀 Melty dairy-free cheese
- 🥒 Roasted zucchini rounds
- 🍅 Optional tomato tops
- 🔥 Sheet-pan easy
- 🍽️ Appetizer or side
The Secret to Bites That Aren’t Soggy
Cut thick rounds — about ½ inch. Salt them 10 minutes, then blot. Roast the zucchini first, then add cheese for the last few minutes. If the cheese goes on raw squash, you get a wet slice with a melted top.
Frequently Asked Questions ❓
Can I use eggplant instead? 🍆
Yes. Same method. Eggplant wants a little extra roast time.
Which vegan cheese melts best? 🧀
A mozzarella-style shred. Add a drop of oil on top if your brand stays rubbery.
Can I air-fry them? 💨
Yes. 400°F (200°C) for 8 minutes, add cheese, then 3 more minutes.
🌱 Vegan Cheesy Zucchini Bites
Ingredients 🛒
- 2 medium zucchini, cut into ½-inch rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt, plus more for drawing out water
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded vegan mozzarella
- 1 small tomato, sliced (optional)
- Chopped parsley, for serving
Instructions 👩🍳
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a sheet pan.
- Salt the zucchini rounds and rest 10 minutes. Pat dry.
- Toss with oil, garlic powder, oregano, pepper, and a pinch of salt. Spread out.
- Roast 12–14 minutes, until tender and lightly browned.
- Top with vegan cheese and a tomato slice on some rounds. Bake 4–6 minutes more, until melted. Finish with parsley.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per serving (1/4) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 140 |
| Protein | 3g |
| Net carbohydrates | 6g |
| Total carbohydrates | 8g |
| Fiber | 2g |
| Total fat | 10g |
| Sodium | 420mg |
Estimates based on roasted zucchini with vegan mozzarella. Exact numbers may vary by cheese brand.
Notes & Tips 💡
- A pinch of chili flakes on the melted cheese is excellent.
- Don’t crowd the pan or the zucchini steams.
- These are best hot, while the cheese is still stretchy.
- Leftovers reheat in the oven or air fryer, not the microwave.
These Vegan Cheesy Zucchini Bites are roasted, herby, and finished with melted dairy-free cheese. A snack that still looks like dinner. 🧀🌱
If you make them, I’d love to hear how they turned out — leave a comment or tag me!
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