CAULIFLOWER VEGGIE TOTS
Cauliflower veggie tots are a great way to add more vegetables to your diet. These vegan tots are healthy, easy to make, and super tasteful. Thus, a perfect snack or appetizer for you and for sharing with friends and family.
Equipment
- Food processor
- Pot with steamer basket
Ingredients
- 4 cups cauliflower florets about 1 cauliflower head.
- 2 zucchinis medium-sized, washed.
- 2 carrots medium-sized, peeled and washed.
- 1 tbsp flaxseed meal
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2/3 cup old fashion rolled oats Gluten-Free, processed until getting a breadcrumb texture.
- 1 tsp garlic salt or to taste.
- ketchup for serving (optional).
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- Bring to boil water in a steamer pot or regular medium saucepan or pot. Add a steamer basket on top with the cauliflower florets. Cover and steam the florets until they are soft when pierce them with a fork (4-7 min).
- Stir together the ground flaxseed meal with the water to make the flax egg in a small bowl. Let sit in the fridge for 10 minutes to thicken.
- In the meantime, grate the zucchinis and carrots, using the smallest-sized holes on the box grater; set aside.
- Add the steamed cauliflowers to a food processor and pulse until they are chopped. You’ll have to work in batches based on the size of the processor work bowl. Let it cool a little.
- Prepare a large bowl covered with a kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Add the grated zucchinis and carrots, the steamed cauliflowers, and use the towel to squeeze out as much liquid as you can*.
- Transfer the veggies to a large bowl, add the flaxseed egg, nutritional yeast, oats, and garlic salt. Stir well to incorporate all ingredients. Let it sit in the fridge for 10 minutes.
- Form even-sized tots using a tbsp of mixture and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 30 to 40 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
- Serve with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- *You can work on batches to make sure you are removing the moisture well. It’s super important to remove as much moisture as possible; otherwise, it will cause the tots to be soggy.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 to 7 days. To reheat, place them in a pre-heated oven 350°F (180°C) for 8-10 minutes.
- If you avoid salt or prepare these veggie tots for small kids, replace the garlic salt with other condiments, like some Italian herbs. You can also play with seasoning and make them spicier or adjust the flavor to your taste.