Broccoli Tots
Broccoli tots are a quick and easy snack; they’re also perfect for toddlers!
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw broccoli
- 1 cup shredded cheese (we use sharp cheddar)
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉
- Boil a medium-large saucepan of water until boiling.
- Wash and cut your broccoli (floret size is fine; we will fine chop the broccoli after it is steamed).
- Shred 1 cup of cheese (you can use pre-shredded cheese, however these often have more added preservatives to prevent caking than if you shred your own block of cheese).
- Add shredded cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, salt and pepper to a large mixing bowl.
- Once broccoli is soft (about 10-12 minutes) remove from saucepan and strain.
- Once cooled, transfer the broccoli to a cutting board and chop until fine.
- Add the chopped broccoli to a mixing bowl with other ingredients and mix well.
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Form your tots (or discs) and place on the prepared baking sheet. The mixture will be fairly sticky but will firm up once cooked. These won’t expand so they can be placed close together.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden.
- Serve warm on their own or with dip of choice.
Notes
You can use cheese of choice (mozzarella and other melty cheeses will work best. Vegan cheese can also be substituted here).
Have fun with the shape! These can be molded into any shape but take note that the size of your tots will impact cook time.
Frozen riced broccoli can be used here. Defrost completely and drain any excess water before mixing with the other ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 totCalories: 23kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 42mgPotassium: 31mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 85IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 0.2mg
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