Broccoli Tots

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound [230 g] broccoli, broken into florets, stems roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup [45 g] chopped yellow onion
  • 1/2 cup [30 g] instant potato flakes
  • 2/3 cup [75 g] grated sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F [200°C] and set a rack in the middle position.
  2. Fill a medium saucepan with 1 in [2.5 cm] of water and bring to a boil. Add the broccoli and cover with a lid; reduce the heat to low and steam for 5 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. Drain well.
  3. In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade, place the cooked broccoli and onion. Process until very finely chopped. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl.
  4. To the broccoli mixture, add the potato flakes, cheese, eggs, salt, and pepper. Stir until evenly combined.
  5. Spread the oil onto a 13-by-18in [33-by-46cm] baking sheet (do not line the pan with aluminum foil, as the tots will stick). Scoop out heaping tablespoons of the broccoli mixture; squeeze the mixture in your hand to compress it, then form into tot-shaped rectangles. Arrange the tots on the baking sheet. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, until golden brown on the bottom and firm to the touch on top. Remove the pan from the oven, then carefully flip the tots over. Return to the oven and cook until uniformly golden, 13 to 15 minutes more. Serve with ketchup.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

562 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.4g 23% DV
Total Fat 39.5g 51% DV
Carbs 46.9g 17% DV
Fiber 7.5g 27% DV
Sugar 1.8g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10022.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 584.5mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 89.3mg 30% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 127.3mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 7.6mg 8% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 384.3mg 30% DV
Iron 3.6mg 20% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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