Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium broccoli (550g / 19.5 oz)
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup (60g) almond meal/flour
- ¾ packed cup (75g) sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ tsp salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉/190℃ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the florets off the broccoli and break them up into medium pieces. Remove the tough outer skin of the stem and cut the stem into pieces about 1-2 cm / ½-¾ inch in size.
- Steam (or boil) the stems for 1 minute. Then add the florets and steam for a further 3-4 minutes, or until soft. Drain well.
- Chop the cooked broccoli and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the cheese, eggs, almond meal, and garlic to the bowl. Mix well to combine and mash any larger pieces of broccoli as you mix.
- Scoop a heaped tablespoon of the mixture and form it into a tot. Place it on the prepared tray. Repeat with the remaining mixture, which should make around 23-25 tots.
- Spray with oil (optional) and then bake for 20 minutes, or until golden.
- Serve with a dip of your choice.
Notes
Make sure to drain the broccoli well after steaming to avoid soggy tots. Feel free to add extra seasonings or spices to personalize the flavor. For a vegan version, replace the eggs with a flaxseed meal or a similar egg substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg