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Baked cauliflower and broccoli tots are a delicious and fun way to sneak more veggies into your diet! They are easy to make and crispy!
As you know, I choose brands for partnerships very carefully. When Unilever® approached me to join their Agents of Change program, I looked at the company’s portfolio, its approach to sustainable nutrition and past work with dietitians like me. This is a company that I believe in, and our food philosophies are closely aligned. I’m excited to work together with a shared mission in mind, “creating a healthier, more sustainable future.”
These baked broccoli and cauliflower tots are an easy and delicious appetizer or side dish to accompany any meal! Maille® Honey Dijon Mustard adds a tangy flavor to this recipe and makes for the perfect dipping sauce for the tots!
Picky eater on your hands? These baked tots might be a fun way for them to try eating more cauliflower and broccoli! Heck, adults will love them too! I’ve even put them on top of a salad to add more veggies and different textures! That’s how I take my salads from repetitive and boring to unique and bold!
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Healthy Baked Cauliflower and Broccoli Tots
Ingredients
- For the broccoli tots:
- 2 cups uncooked or frozen broccoli
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs**
- 1 1/2 tbsp. Maille honey mustard + 1/4 cup more for dipping
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- For the cauliflower tots:
- 2 cups uncooked or frozen cauliflower
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup almond flour blanched
- 1 1/2 tbsp. Maille honey mustard
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a baking sheet with a thin layer of oil or line with parchment paper and set aside.
- Blanch the broccoli in boiling water for 1 minute then remove and shock with cold tap water to stop the cooking process. Drain well.
- Chop broccoli finely and mix throughly with the egg, cheddar, breadcrumbs, mustard, and seasoning. Repeat with cauliflower in a separate bowl.
- Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons on your hand and gently press between your hands into a firm ball then shape into a tater-tot shape. If you find that they are barely sticking together, add a little more almond flour or breadcrumbs to either of the mixtures.
- Place on your prepared baking sheet and bake until golden brown and crispy, about 23 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and enjoy hot with Maille honey mustard as a dipping sauce!
Notes
Looking for more fun recipes that incorporate veggies? Try this one for spaghetti squash pad thai or this one for zucchini noodle and turkey stuffed peppers!
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