Cauliflower Tot Nachos
Tater tot nachos (aka Totchos) are made slightly healthier with the substitute of cauliflower tots. This recipe makes about 5 dozen tots to serve as nachos.
Ingredients
cauliflower tots
- 3 cups finely chopped cooked cauliflower, approximately 1 head of cauliflower
- 1 cup Italian seasoned panko breadcrumbs, (see note)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 eggs
toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 2 tbsp chopped scallions
- 1/3 cup chopped tomatoes, seeds removed
Instructions
- To prepare the cauliflower, first boil florets until just soft. Drain and dry thoroughly with a paper towel. Then pulse briefly in a food processor until it resembles course crumbs.
- Add cauliflower, breadcrumbs, cheese and eggs into a large mixing bowl. Mix until everything is combined.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. While oven is preheating, scoop up 1 tbsp of cauliflower mix and squeeze between palm of hands. If there is excess water that squeezes out, that is fine. Roll cauliflower between palm of your hands to form cylinder. Gently shape with fingers until it resembles tater tot cylinder. Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Repeat with remaining cauliflower mix. You should have enough to form about 5 dozen tots.
- Bake for about 20 minutes. Bottom of tots should be brown. Flip tots over and bake for another 5-10 minutes.
- Remove tots from oven. Pile onto large oven-safe plate or bowl. Top with shredded cheese and any other topping ingredients you want to be served hot. Put back in oven until cheese is melted. Remove from oven and top with other topping ingredients (cilantro, scallions, tomatoes, etc) and serve.
Notes
- Make sure you used seasoned panko. If you use plain panko you will need to season them otherwise your tots will be very plain.
Serving: 0.17of recipe, Calories: 328kcal, Carbohydrates: 30.1g, Protein: 19.3g, Fat: 16.1g, Saturated Fat: 8.3g, Sodium: 625.9mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 7.3g, NET CARBS: 23
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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