spinach zucchini bites

 

These bites are scrumptious!  They are easy to make and so, so good.  We enjoyed them with grilled chicken and pasta salad full of veggies.

spinach zucchini bites (adapted from punchfork.com)

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained (I cooked some fresh spinach and diced it to equal 1 cup)

2 cloves garlic, minced

pinch crushed red pepper flakes

1 large zucchini, sliced into 1/2" rounds (I had 13 rounds)

kosher salt

freshly ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.  In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, spinach, garlic and crushed red pepper.  Season with salt and pepper.  Spread about a tablespoon of cream cheese mixture on top of each zucchini coin.

Bake until zucchini is tender and cheese is melty, 15 minutes.  For more color, broil on high 1-2 minutes.