These cheesy sweet potato and zucchini bites are a delicious way to enjoy extra vegetables and make a great option for lunch, snacks, lunchboxes or sharing with family and friends. Crispy on the outside, soft and cheesy in the middle, they're easy to make with just a handful of simple ingredients.
I love serving these with my Homemade Pizza Sauce for dipping, but they're just as tasty alongside a fresh salad, as a side dish with your favourite main meal or served with a bowl of soup instead of bread. They're also a fantastic kid-friendly recipe and a great way to sneak a few extra vegetables into their meals without anyone noticing. Naturally gluten free and vegetarian, they're sure to become a regular on your menu.
Calories in Cheesy Sweet Potato Zucchini Bites
This recipe serves 2 and is 342 calories per serving
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Ingredients Notes
To make this recipe you will need the following ingredients:
- Sweet Potato: Grate the sweet potato using the coarse side of a box grater. No need to peel it if the skin is thin and clean, but you can if you prefer.
- Zucchini (Courgette): After grating, squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible using a clean tea towel or kitchen paper. This helps the bites hold together and become nicely golden.
- Reduced Fat Cheddar: Adds plenty of cheesy flavour while keeping the recipe lighter. You can use full-fat cheddar if preferred.
- Egg: Helps bind all the ingredients together so the bites keep their shape while baking.
- Salt and Black Pepper: Season to taste to bring out the natural sweetness of the vegetables.
- Olive Oil Spray: Lightly spray the baking tray and the tops of the bites to help them crisp up and turn beautifully golden in the oven. A small drizzle of olive oil can be used instead if preferred.
Once you've gathered all the ingredients and prepared them accordingly, you're all set to create this easy and delightful recipe.
See the recipe card for specific quantities and instructions.
Variations and Substitutes
These sweet potato and zucchini bites are easy to customise with different cheeses, vegetables and seasonings to suit your taste.
- Try different cheeses: Swap the cheddar for mozzarella, Red Leicester, Colby Jack, Gruyère or a mature white cheddar.
- Add extra vegetables: Finely grated carrot, parsnip or butternut squash all work well. Just be sure to squeeze out any excess moisture if needed.
- Boost the flavour: Add a teaspoon of smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning or dried herbs.
- Add some heat: Stir in a pinch of chilli flakes or a finely chopped jalapeño for a spicy kick.
- Fresh herbs: Mix through chopped parsley, chives, spring onions or coriander for extra freshness.
- Add garlic: A crushed garlic clove or a little garlic paste adds even more flavour.
- Make them extra cheesy: Sprinkle a little extra grated cheese over the tops before baking.
- Try different dips: Instead of pizza sauce, serve with marinara sauce, salsa, sweet chilli sauce, garlic aioli, sour cream or a yoghurt and herb dip.
- Add protein: Mix in some finely chopped cooked bacon, diced ham, shredded chicken or canned tuna or salmon for extra protein. You could also mix in some lean ground chicken or turkey before shaping and baking for delicious vegetable-packed patties or mini burgers.
Serving Suggestions
These cheesy sweet potato and zucchini bites are great for lunches, snacks, light meals or adding to a picky plate.
- Serve in a mixed salad bowl with lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, sweetcorn and grated carrot, then drizzle with a light creamy mayo dressing or yoghurt and herb dressing - check out my ranch dressing or poppyseed dressing or if you like a spicy option, try this honey sriracha yoghurt dip
- Add to a picky plate with fresh vegetable sticks, fruit, crackers, cheese, boiled eggs, pickles or olives.
- Enjoy with Homemade Pizza Sauce, marinara sauce, salsa, sweet chilli sauce or a garlic yoghurt dip.
- Serve alongside some soup instead of bread for a filling lunch.
- Add to lunchboxes with salad, fruit and a small pot of dip.
- Serve as a side dish with grilled chicken, fish, burgers or your favourite main meal.
- Make them part of a brunch plate with eggs, avocado and grilled tomatoes.
Storing and Reheating
To Store: Allow the bites to cool completely, then transfer them to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To Reheat: Reheat in the oven or air fryer until heated through and lightly golden. Alternatively, microwave until piping hot, although they won't have quite the same texture.
Enjoy Cold: These bites are also delicious served cold, making them perfect for lunchboxes, picnics and picky plates.
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Recipe Card
Cheesy Sweet Potato and Zucchini Bites
These cheesy sweet potato and zucchini bites are golden, cheesy and packed with flavour, making them perfect for lunches, snacks, appetisers or serving alongside your favourite meals.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (400g) of grated sweet potato
- 1 cup (130g) of grated zucchini (courgette), squeezed of excess moisture
- 80g (2.8oz) of reduced fat cheddar, grated
- 1 large egg
- salt and black pepper
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180c fan, 200c, 400f (gas mark 6)
- Add the sweet potato, zucchini, cheese and egg to a bowl, season well with salt and black pepper and mix to combine.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone mat
- Form into mini patties (approx 12))
- Place on the lined baking tray, spray over the top with olive oil spray and bake for approx 25-30 mins until lightly golden and firm.
- Carefully remove from tray with a spatula and serve with a sauce of your choice or try with my Homemade Pizza Sauce.
Notes
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Nutrition Information
Yield
2Serving Size
1 SERVINGAmount Per Serving Calories 342Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 107mgSodium 463mgCarbohydrates 43gFiber 6gSugar 9gProtein 17g
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Jackie Griffiths says
These look fab! Would they freeze well?
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
Hi there Jackie,
Yes these should freeze fine.
Nicole says
How many in a serving?
Thanks
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
The recipes serves 2, so half of the entire recipe is a serving 🙂
Jessica says
I made this for a Halloween get together tonight. It was a BIG hit! I was amazed the finished product actually resembled the photos! Lol, I don't always have that kind of luck.
Only thing I added was instead of using just pepper, I used a garlic & pepper grinder...because well, don't most things need garlic? Turned out great! Even people who don't like sweet potatoes or zucchini liked it!
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
that's awesome. I am so glad they were a hit. I know when ever I make these they go pretty fast.
Cleardee1 says
Hiya. Yes sure it was baking paper. I even greased it after having the same problem last time.
Lollipop says
These were super yummy. Was looking for slimming world snacks and these were just the ticket. Thanks for sharing.
Claire says
Just made these very tasty x
Helen says
Just made these absolutely lovely. Done in airfryer for about 14mins. So filling.