Description
Homemade Broccoli Tots are a delightful snack that combines nutrition and flavor, making them a hit with both kids and adults. These crispy bites are packed with wholesome ingredients like broccoli and brown rice, offering a fun way to incorporate vegetables into your family’s diet. Perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or quick snack, these tots can be customized with various herbs and spices to suit your taste. With a cooking time of just 25-27 minutes, they’re ideal for busy weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup broccoli florets (roughly chopped)
- 1 cup fully cooked short grain brown rice
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup Italian-flavored or regular breadcrumbs
- Optional: salt, Italian seasoning, or cumin
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Boil water and pour over chopped broccoli in a heat-safe bowl; let sit for 5 minutes and drain.
- In a food processor, blend broccoli, brown rice, mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, breadcrumbs, and optional seasonings until uniform.
- Shape into ovals using about 1 tablespoon of batter each and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-27 minutes until golden brown; cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg