Cauliflower Tater Tots
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 30 tater tots 1x
Description
Slightly crispy on the outside with a smooth, cheesy center these nutritious faux tater tots are a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your day.
Ingredients
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- 1 head cauliflower, separated into florets
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) cheese or nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) flour of choice (I used coconut)
- salt and papper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. Grease or spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
- Place the cauliflower florets into a large microwave-safe dish along with 2 tbsp of water. Cook the cauliflower in microwave for 6 minutes or until soft. Transfer the cauliflower (and any remaining water) into your favorite appliance, the food processor.
- Puree in the food processor until very finely ground and uniform. Add in cheese or nutritional yeast and flour and process until smooth. Salt and pepper to taste. Scoop in heaping tsp sized balls and space evenly apart on the prepared baking sheet. If the mixture is way too wet to form into balls, add in more flour. Feel free to play around with the spices too! Bake in the oven at 350 for about 35-40 minutes, or until golden. Broil for 1-2 minutes or until crispy. Let cool so you don’t burn thyself! Devour.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 tater tots
- Calories: 70
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Frequently Asked Questions
What keeps these tots from falling apart during shaping?
The recipe uses 2 tbsp of flour (the author used coconut flour) and cheese or nutritional yeast to bind the pureed cauliflower. If the mixture is too wet to form into balls, the instructions say to add more flour until it holds its shape.
How do you get them crispy in the oven rather than soggy?
After baking at 350°F for 35–40 minutes until golden, the recipe calls for broiling for 1–2 minutes to crisp the exterior — and advises letting them cool before eating so you don’t burn yourself.
