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How to Make Broccoli Tots - A Step-by-Step Guide

Broccoli tots are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional potato tots. They are the perfect way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, and they are a great way to sneak in some extra nutrients for picky eaters. These tasty little bites are also a great way to use up any leftover broccoli in your fridge, so you can reduce food waste while enjoying a delicious snack or side dish.

Making broccoli tots is a fun and easy process that the whole family can get involved in....

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) bag broccoli florets
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt, divided
  • ¾ cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup panko bread crumbs
  • ⅓ cup minced onion
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 34 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 14 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place 1/2 of the broccoli florets in a food processor; pulse about 20 times until it looks like grains of rice. Repeat with remaining broccoli florets.
  • Fill a large, shallow saucepan with 1/2 inch water; add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add broccoli rice. Cover and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and let cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer broccoli rice to the center of a clean absorbent dish towel. Squeeze and twist the towel to remove as much of the moisture as possible.
  • Mix Cheddar cheese, bread crumbs, onion, egg, parsley, garlic, cumin, and black pepper together in a large bowl. Mix in broccoli rice until mixture sticks together when pressed into a ball.
  • Scoop 1 1/2 tablespoons of mixture with a small ice cream scoop; form into a ball and press into the shape of a tot using oiled hands. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mixture.
  • Drizzle olive oil over broccoli tots. Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon salt on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, turning halfway with tongs, until golden brown, about 24 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    256 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 74mg
    • Sodium: 1155mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 80mg
    • Calcium: 248mg
    • Iron: 12mg
    • Potassium: 367mg

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