Ingredients

The following ingredients have 36 Servings
  • 2 cups shredded zucchini, squeezed dry (from about 2 medium-sized zucchini)
  • 1 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 cup shredded monterrey jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped green onion
  • 1 1/2 cups corn kernels (from 2 ears fresh corn)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large avocado, peeled and pitted
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch dressing mix
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, plus more to garnish

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the zucchini, cornmeal, cornstarch, seasonings, cheese, green onion, corn, and eggs until well-combined.
  • One tablespoon at a time, press the zucchini mixture into small balls. Place onto the baking sheet and repeat until all of the zucchini mixture has been used up.
  • Bake until browned and crisp, about 30 minutes, flipping and gently pressing with the bottom of a spatula halfway through.
  • As the bites bake, combine all of the avocado ranch ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and mash to break up the avocado. Then stir until mostly smooth and well-combined.
  • Serve the zucchini bites warm with cilantro, to garnish, and avocado ranch to dip.