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Broccoli Tater Tots Recipe

Last Updated: October 26, 2020 By Linnie 2 Comments

 
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Broccoli Tater Tots are one of those appetizers that you will be putting on repeat in your snack rotation. Gluten free, low carb, full of flavor and a fun way to get some veggies into your diet.

(Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Low Carb, Dairy-Free friendly)

Broccoli Tater Tots

Broccoli Tater Tots are a delightful side dish worth of your next get-together, game day or even just because.

Broccoli Tater Tots 101

Healthy. Easy. Oh so good! Some details:

What are broccoli tater tots made of? It’s not really such a secret, it’s in the name. Broccoli. Green, delicious broccoli. You’ll also need eggs, Parmesan, almond flour, garlic, salt and pepper. These flavors really come together for crisp, flavorful tots.

We love broccoli so much in our household. This oven baked broccoli is another bomb diggity bomb delicious side dish for your picky broccoli eaters.

How long will broccoli last? Refrigerated and tightly covered. Making sure to avoid trapping in moisture and pushing it against the refrigerator wall – anyone elses fridge like to eat their vegetables? Just me?). Cooked broccoli will last 3-5 days. As with other tater tots, these are best reheated in the oven to help restore their signature crispness.

Can these broccoli tots be frozen? If you want to enjoy these later, good news. You can! Put your tots on a baking sheet (on parchment paper) and freeze uncovered, then put in a freezer bag. When it’s time to bake, you can put your frozen tots on a tray and put directly into the oven.

Can these broccoli tater tots be made ahead of time? Absolutely, you can prepare ahead of time to bring your A-game for these tots. You can store the mix in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before baking.

Broccoli Tater Tots

Are broccoli tots healthy?

Much like other alternative versions of tater tots, the healthier alternatives are about looking at the nutritional values.

These tots offer less fat, more fiber and Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium and Iron. The calories are on par with traditional tater tots.

There are other recipes that use cauliflower instead. We prefer these tots for their flavor, but also as a sneaky way to get green veggies in.

Perfect for little ones who are stubborn about broccoli. Bring them over to the broccoli side. 🙂 It’s one thing when a food will transcend adulthood and eating healthy, but it’s another when you can get littles in on the action. We LOVE these tots for this.

Broccoli Tater Tots

What to serve with your tots

There are a few options that pair well conventional tater tots as well as our broccoli tater tots.

Ketchup is an easy go-to that everyone can enjoy.

You can also use other condiments are a dip, including honey mustard, spicy mayo, ranch or even nacho cheese.

Our personal favorite is spicy mayonnaise for a little kick. Sometimes we make our own with chipotle and mayo, heavy on the chipotle. There’s just something about a zesty bite that makes these broccoli tater tots heavenly.

Pro tip: If you’re making these tots for a party, it’s fun to bring an assortment of dips so everyone can enjoy based on their flavor preferences.

Broccoli Tater Tots

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Broccoli Tater Tots Recipe

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Broccoli Tater Tots are one of those appetizers that you will be putting on repeat in your snack rotation. Gluten free, full of flavor and a fun way to get some veggies into your diet.
Broccoli Tater Tots on a plate with one being dipped in white sauce
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Yield: 12

Prep Time:15 min

Cook Time:25 min

Total Time:40 min

Ingredients:

  •  1/2 pound broccoli, steamed and chopped (Apprx 3-4 cups chopped broccoli)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or any dairy-free cheese alternative can work)
  • 4 Tablespoons almond flour
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare baking sheet by lining with parchment paper.
  • 2. Quickly blanch the chopped broccoli in boiling water for 1 minute. Remove and immediately run under cold water to stop cooking. Drain all water from broccoli.
  • 3. Finely chop the broccoli. Add to bowl and mix with eggs, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, garlic and salt and pepper.
  • 4. Scoop 1.5 tablespoons of mixture and gently form a tater-tot shaped ball. Place onto prepared baking sheet.
  • 5. Bake 10 minutes, turning them over and bake for a remaining 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
  • 6. Enjoy with ketchup, ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce.

Author: Linnie

Nutrition Information:

Serving size: 1 tot
Calories: 37
Other nutrition information: Total Fat: 2.3g , Saturated Fat: .7g , Cholesterol: 26mg , Sodium: 56mg , Potassium: 89mg , Total Carb: 1.9g , Fiber: .9g , Sugars: .5g , Protein: 2.9g
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Filed Under: Appetizers, Dairy-Free, Dinner, Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Low Sugar, Side Dishes, Snacks, Vegetarian

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  1. Katy says

    October 26, 2020 at 6:35 pm

    I just found your recipes and I am a gluten free diet person (unfortunately). I love your recipes, so thank you for the ideas. If you do have more gluten free foods, let me know.
    Katy

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  2. Chloe says

    August 15, 2021 at 6:08 pm

    Do I steam the broccoli ahead of time or just blanch it for one minute? The ingredients and the instructions are different.

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