Directions
Broccoli and cauliflower lovers, this recipe is for you! The combination of these two vegetables is just amazing, it makes everything delicious! Today, I’m presenting you these beautiful tots. It’s easy to make, healthy and flavory! Check it out.
Cauliflower and Broccoli Tots
You’ll Need
2 slices soft whole wheat sandwich bread*, torn into bits
1 1/2 cup small cauliflower florets and chopped peeled stems
1 1/2 cup small broccoli florets and chopped peeled stems
1 egg or 1 flax egg*
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
How To
First heat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, place the bread, 1/2 cup of water and let soak for about 15 minutes.
Fill a medium pot with two-thirds of water and boil it. Add in cauliflower and broccoli and boil for 1 minute.
Drain and cool vegetables under cold running water once removed from the heat. Wrap the broccoli and cauliflower i a kitchen towel to remove the moisture.
In a food processor, mix the vegetables, egg and salt. Remove excess liquid from the bread then add it to the processor. Pulse until chopped but not puréed.
Use a rounded tablespoon to scoop the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Dampen your fingers to prevent the vegetables from sticking.
Form a tot-shaped cylinders and bake until firm and brown. It will take about 20 to 25 minutes to bake.
It’s best served warm.
Nutritional Info
Per Serving: Serving size: about 5 tots
70 calories (15 from fat)
2g total fat
0.5g saturated fat
45mg cholesterol
330mg sodium
9g carbohydrates
3 g dietary fiber
2g sugar
5g protein
Simple, easy and delicious! These tots are definitely something else, the broccoli and cauliflower combines deliciously with eggs. You need to try this, you want regret it.
