Cauliflower stands in for potato in this taterless cauliflower tot recipe.
Cauliflower is mashed, then mixed with cheese and given a crispy breadcrumb coating before being baked.
These healthy cauliflower tater tots make a delicious side dish or appetizer.
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Pair them with your favorite dipping sauce.
Packed with the savory flavor of Parmesan cheese and fiber-rich cauliflower, these tots are both delicious and nutritious.
Plus, theyre a great way to add more vegetables into your diet.
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Read on for our best tips and tricks below!
Add cauliflower and boil until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
Drain in a colander, shaking to remove excess water.
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Using a potato masher, mash the cauliflower until it resembles clumpy rice.
Transfer to a large bowl to cool, stirring occasionally.
Stir 5 tablespoons flour and 14 cup Parmesan into the cooled cauliflower.
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Season with 34 teaspoon pepper and 12 teaspoon salt.
Stir in 2 beaten egg whites.
Line an 8-inch-square baking dish with plastic wrap, allowing the wrap to hang over the edges.
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Spread the cauliflower mixture in the pan, compacting it into an even layer.
Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the freezer until very cold, 1 to 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 400F.
Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
Spread 34 cup panko on a plate.
Gently turn the cauliflower mixture out onto a cutting board, removing the plastic wrap.
Cut it into 36 evenly sized pieces.
Roll the pieces in the breadcrumbs, turning to coat all sides.
Place on the baking sheet, about 1 inch apart.
Coat the tots with cooking spray.
Bake, turning once halfway through, until browned, 35 to 45 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes.
If your tots are soggy, it may mean your cauliflower mixture was too wet.
double-check you dry it out as much as possible for the best results.
Also double-check they are spread out evenly on the baking sheet.
If the tots are too close together they wont be able to achieve that crispy crust.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
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