Cauliflower Tots
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| Serves | 6 |
| Prep time | 20 minutes |
| Cook time | 20 minutes |
| Total time | 40 minutes |
| Meal type | Appetizer |
| By author | Layla |
These cauliflower tots disguised as "tater-tots" are very flavorful and have a light and airy consistency about. Kids will love them and never know that they are made from cauliflower.
Ingredients
- 2 cups steamed cauliflower (chopped coarsely)
- 1 Large egg
- 1/2 cup onion finely minced
- 1/4 cup bell pepper finely minced (yellow, red or orange)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded finely)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated finely)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs or panko
- 1/4 cup parsley or cilantro (optional - I used 1 tablespoon dried parsley)
- salt and pepper to taste
- cooking spray or oil (I used spray for fewer fat and calories)
Directions
| Step 1 | Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a nonstick cookie sheet with cooking spray or lightly grease with oil. Set aside. | |
| Step 2 |
Steam cauliflower in hot water for 3-5 minutes or until nice and soft, drain. |  |
| Step 3 |
Chopped with a knife or blend in the food processor for just a few seconds. |  |
| Step 4 |
In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste. |  |
| Step 5 |
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of mixture in your hands and roll into small oval shaped tots. |  |
| Step 6 |
Measure 1 tablespoon of cauliflower tot mix and shape into a tot, pressing mixture together somewhat firmly to hold its tot shape. |  |
| Step 7 |
Place on the cookie sheet ½ inch apart. and bake for about 20 minutes, turning halfway through cooking until golden. |  |
| Step 8 |
Bake for about 20 minutes, turning halfway through cooking until golden. |  |
