Broccoli Tater Tots (AKA Brots)

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#1

I call these Broccoli Tater Tots and you can make them like Tots, but they are more flexible.

Broccoli Tater Tots (AKA Brots)

3 cups riced broccoli (see note 1)
1 small yellow onion diced finely
2 eggs
1/2 cup shredded cheddar
1/4 cup Parmesan (optional)
Salt and Pepper to Taste

Preheat oven to 400 deg F. Mix all the ingredients completely. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Then with a melon baller or ice cream scoop drop the tots on the sheet (see note 2). I press the mixture firmly into the baller. Bake for 30-40 minutes depending on size of the tots (reduce to 20 minutes if broccoli is already cooked).

For 4 servings (usually makes about 15-20 Tots): 6.5g carbs, 2.3g fiber, 4.8g fat and 9.8g protein

Note 1: I use a food processor with the shredding blade to process the broccoli and onion. You can also use a box grater or simply steam the broccoli and chop it up real fine

Note 2: You can form these into “tots” shapes by hand, make a ball, the roll it into a log, then stamp the ends flat. I did this, but decided I am lazy. The baking sheet works fine but what I ended up doing was putting a pat of butter in the bottom of the cups of a min muffin tin and then mashing the mix in. Did I say I was lazy?

ps. For a real treat cook up some brats and serve “Brats and Brots” for dinner.

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#2

Sounds really tasty, Brian! Thanks!

#3

I like the idea of the mini muffin tin and I think my husband would enjoy broccoli served this way. Thanks, @Brian_BSC! :fork_and_knife:

#4

These sound really good, is there a carb count? (doubt it’s in double digits)

I actually bought a big bunch of broccoli this morning, and cheddar cheese WAS on my list, but I forgot to get it.

#5

Thanks for the reminder, I added the nutrition info to the recipe.

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#6

@Brian_BSC, you inspired me to make a delicious broccoli, bacon and cheese casserole for lunch. Thanks.

Sarah

#7

These sound amazing right now…:weary: I’m at work though.

#8

Talk about coincidences: I just came across a pic and recipe for these tots on Pinterest this AM. Might make 'em tonight.

Wonder if Napoleon Dynamite would approve?

#9

Brian, sorry to be dense, but is that 6.5 carbs per serving, or for all the brots?

#10

Yes, but you have to properly age them first in your pocket. :wink:

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#11

I estimate it serves four. So a total of like 26 g carbs and 9.2 g fiber for the who shebang.

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#12

Parmesan cheese is a magical substance. Also, eggplant parmesan breaded with parmesan cheese is better than traditionally breaded eggplant!

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#13

Could not agree more. @MarieB once posted a faux-tortilla recipe using cheddar, which is doubly awesome with parmesan!

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