Cauliflower and Broccoli Tots

Serves 4
Time 45 min
Cauliflower and Broccoli Tots

These veggie-packed bites make a great side dish or snack. They’re best enjoyed warm, so reheat leftovers in the microwave for a few seconds. Watch our how-to video. See the recipe notes below for grain-free and vegan versions!

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
VegetarianVegetarian
Low FatLow Fat
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    2 slicessoft whole wheat sandwich bread*, torn into bits
    1 1/2 cupssmall cauliflower florets and chopped peeled stems
    1 1/2 cupssmall broccoli florets and chopped peeled stems
    1egg or 1 flax egg**
    1/2 teaspooncoarse sea salt

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Method

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.


Place bread in a small bowl, add 1/2 cup water and let soak for at least 15 minutes.


Bring a medium pot filled two-thirds with water to a boil.


Add cauliflower and broccoli and return to a boil, then boil for 1 minute.


Immediately drain and cool vegetables under cold running water. Drain well.


Wrap vegetables in a kitchen towel or paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible.


Combine vegetables, egg and salt in a food processor.


Squeeze bread very well to remove excess liquid and add to the processor. Pulse just until chopped but not puréed.


Scoop vegetable mixture by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet. Dampen your fingers to prevent them from sticking and form mixture into tot-shaped cylinders.


Bake until browned and firm, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm.


*If you prefer a wheat-free, gluten-free version of these tots you can replace the bread and water with 1 cup mashed potato – about the amount you'll get from a peeled and boiled 10-ounce Russet potato.


**To replace egg with a flax substitute, combine 1 tablespoon flaxseed and 3 tablespoons water in a spice grinder and grind until thick and smooth. Let sit for 5 minutes before using. Baked tots will be a little softer inside than ones made with regular egg but will still be very tasty.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

about 5 tots

Calories

70

Total Fat

2g

Saturated Fat

0.5g

Cholesterol

45mg

Sodium

330mg

Total Carbohydrate

9g

Dietary Fiber

3g

Total Sugars

2g

Protein

5g

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