Zucchini Bites

Since it's summertime, a lot of people have an overabundance of zucchini. It's really easy to get tired of eating it. That's why it's always nice to try different zucchini recipes. These little zucchini bites were great. My kids loved them!

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Zucchini Bites
1 cup grated zucchini
1 egg
1/4 onion, diced
1/4 cup shredded cheese
1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 400 and spray a mini-muffin tin with cooking spray. Place grated zucchini in a clean dish towel and squeeze to release excess water. Combine zucchini, egg, onion, cheese, bread crumbs, and salt and pepper. Mix well. Fill muffin cups to the top. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until tops are brown and zucchini bites are set.

Makes 12-15

Recipe adapted from The Curious Country Cook

Past Recipes:
One year ago: Baked Southwest Egg Rolls
Two years ago: Lasagna

Tortellini Soup

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Tortellini Soup

1 lb Italian sausage

1 medium onion, diced

1 cup green pepper, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 carrots, sliced

5 cups chicken broth

1 1/2 cups water

2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce

1/2 tsp oregano

4 Tbsp fresh parsley or 4 tsp dried

2 cups zucchini, sliced

16-20 oz pkg frozen tortellini

Cook sausage with onion, green pepper, and garlic. Add remaining ingredients except zucchini and tortellini. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and add zucchini and tortellini. Cook for 15 minutes, or until tortellini is cooked through and carrots are tender.

Serves 8