Cauliflower Tots
These easy homemade cauliflower tots are low-carb, packed with veggies, and baked in the oven so they're extra crispy!
Servings: 20 tots
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 small head cauliflower cut into florets
- 2 large carrots
- 2 green onions thinly sliced, white parts only
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ½ cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare for baking. Preheat oven to 400˚F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
- Cook the cauliflower and carrots. Place water in a large pan; add salt and bring to a boil. Add cauliflower and carrots; par-boil for about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; pat dry with paper towels, set aside, and let cool.
- Combine the cheese and seasoning ingredients. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine sliced green onions, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, both cheeses, oregano, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Blend the veggies. Add cooled cauliflower and carrots to your food processor; pulse several times or until uniformly chopped. You don't want to get it too fine.
- Add the seasonings and blend again. Add the cheese mixture to the food processor; pulse about 5 to 6 times or until all is well combined.
- Shape the tots. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the mixture into your hands and shape into ovals. Transfer the finished tots to the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake. Bake for 10 minutes; flip the tots and continue to cook for 9 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let stand several minutes.
- Enjoy! Serve with your favorite dipping sauces (ketchup, honey mustard, yogurt, etc.)
Notes
- Make sure the vegetables are completely cooled before shaping into tots.
Nutrition
Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 1145IU | Vitamin C: 4.3mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 0.4mg
