Crispy Baked Cauliflower Tots
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Crispy Baked Cauliflower Tots
Description
The recipe starts by sautéing minced garlic and shallots in olive oil until softened, then cooking riced cauliflower in the same pan until just tender. After cooling, excess moisture is removed from the cauliflower using cheesecloth to prevent sogginess. The cauliflower is combined with the garlic-shallot mixture, shredded white cheddar, panko breadcrumbs, sliced chives, egg yolk, and seasoning, stirred until well mixed.
The mixture is shaped into small discs about a tablespoon in size and arranged on a parchment-lined baking sheet spaced apart. Baking at 375°F until golden and turning them midway promotes an even crispy texture on all sides. The result is a vegetable-forward snack or side with a golden crust and tender center, subtly flavored by cheese and herbs.
This recipe provides a way to enjoy cauliflower in a handheld form without frying, suitable for those seeking baked vegetable snacks with flavor and texture contrast.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 shallot minced
- 1 pound cauliflower riced
- ⅔ cup cheddar cheese shredded, white
- ⅔ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp chives thinly sliced, optional
- 1 egg large, yolk
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 1/2 tablespoon oil.
- Add garlic and shallot and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Transfer to a mixing bowl and place skillet back over stovetop.
- Add remaining oil to skillet and top with riced cauliflower. Season with salt and pepper.
- Saute cauliflower until just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow cauliflower to cool.
- Transfer cooled cauliflower to a clean cheesecloth and squeeze out as much excess liquid possible.
- Transfer cauliflower to bowl with garlic and shallot and stir together. Add remaining ingredients to mixing bowl and fold together until fully combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 375˚F.
- Using your hands form tablespoon sized discs (or “coins”) of cauliflower mixture and place onto a parchment lined baking sheet, 1/2 - 1 inch apart.
- Bake tots for 20 minutes then remove from oven and flip each one. Place tots back into the oven and continue to bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until tots have browned and crisped.
- Lightly top tots with a sprinkle of salt and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 227kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 228mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 411mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 287IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 56mg | 62% |
| Calcium | 191mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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