Cauliflower Tots

Cauliflower Tots

Here’s a great recipe for those who like vegetables!

CAL/SERV :

120

PREP TIME :

10 MINS

YIELDS :

6 SERVINGS

COOK TIME:

0 MINS

INGREDIENTS

  • Cooking spray
  • 4 c. cauliflower florets, steamed (about 1/2 large cauliflower)
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 c. shredded cheddar
  • 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan
  • 2/3 c. panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp. freshly chopped chives
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 c. ketchup
  • 2 tbsp. Sriracha

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR OVEN

  1. Preheat oven to 375°. Grease a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. In a food processor, pulse steamed cauliflower until riced. Place riced cauliflower on a clean kitchen towel and squeeze to drain water.
  3. Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl with egg, cheddar, Parmesan, Panko, and chives and mix until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Spoon about 1 tablespoon mixture and roll it into a tater-tot shape with your hands. Place on prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until tots are golden.
  5. Meanwhile, make spicy ketchup: Combine ketchup and Sriracha in a small serving bowl and stir to combine.
  6. Serve warm cauliflower tots with spicy ketchup.

FOR AIR FRYER

  • In a food processor, pulse steamed cauliflower until riced. Place riced cauliflower on a clean kitchen towel and squeeze to drain water.
  • Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl with egg, cheddar, Parmesan, Panko, and chives and mix until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spoon about 1 tablespoon mixture and roll it into a tater-tot shape with your hands. Working in batches, arrange in basket of air fryer in a single layer and cook at 375° for 10, until tots are golden.
  • Meanwhile, make spicy ketchup: Combine ketchup and Sriracha in a small serving bowl and stir to combine.
  • Serve warm cauliflower tots with spicy ketchup.

Nutrition (per serving):

120 calories, 17 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 12 g fat, 7 g saturated fat, 500 mg sodium

 Courtesy of Delish.com