Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat and preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
Chop all your vegetables into small, uniform pieces—about 1/4 inch—so they bake evenly and develop crispy edges.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped vegetables with grated cheese, breadcrumbs, and the egg. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well coated and start to stick together.
Add chopped herbs, salt, and pepper to the mixture, then give everything a good stir to distribute the seasonings evenly.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out the mixture and gently roll into small balls or flatten into discs. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart.
Drizzle or spray the bites lightly with olive oil to encourage crisping and golden browning.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until they are golden brown around the edges and crispy on the outside. Check at 15 minutes to monitor their progress.
If you want extra crunch, switch to broil mode for 1–2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning, until the bites are nicely crisped on top.
Remove the bites from the oven and let them rest for about 5 minutes—they'll firm up and become easier to handle.
Transfer the veggie bites to a platter and serve warm or at room temperature, perhaps with a dollop of yogurt or a squeeze of lemon for extra flavor.
