🥒 Vegan Zucchini Tater Tots (Crispy & Kid-Friendly)

Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini, grated

• 1 tsp salt (for draining)

• ½ cup breadcrumbs or oats (GF if needed)

• ¼ cup chickpea flour (or all-purpose flour)

• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional, for cheesy flavor)

• 1 small onion, very finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp paprika or chili flakes

• 1–2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Grate zucchini, sprinkle with salt, rest 10 minutes. Squeeze out all excess water (very important).

2. In a bowl, mix drained zucchini with remaining ingredients to form a thick mixture.

3. Shape into small tater-tot logs.

4. Cook your way:

   • Bake: 200°C for 25–30 min, flip halfway.

   • Air-fry: 190°C for 12–15 min, shake once.

   • Pan-fry: Shallow-fry until golden on all sides.