Simple Broccoli Tots

 

Carbs. Carbs. Carbs. We all love to eat carbs. Bread, pizza, potatoes, you name it. How can you deny yourself these gifts from the heavens?! Okay, that’s a bit dramatic. But in all seriousness, we are constantly looking for ways to eat our favorite foods while staying healthy. This is not always an easy task. Introducing tater tots made WITHOUT potatoes. Sound the alarm. These little nuggets of goodness are so tasty. So tasty that we made another serving of them after we shot this post. What can we say, we like food. These tater tots are a great way to indulge a bit, without going too crazy. It’s also a great way to incorporate some veggies into your diet, too! This recipe takes no time at all and tastes great.

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

35 mins

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked or frozen broccoli

1 large egg

¼ cup diced yellow onion

⅓ cup cheddar cheese

⅓ cup gluten-free Italian breadcrumbs

2 tablespoons rosemary

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray cooking sheet with coconut spray.

Blanch the broccoli in boiling water for 1 minute then remove and shock with cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain well.

Chop broccoli finely and mix thoroughly with the egg, onions, cheddar, breadcrumbs, and seasoning. Scoop a spoonful amount of mixture into your hands and shape into tater tot form.

Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oven and enjoy!