Vegan Broccoli Tater Tots
Easy homemade broccoli tater tots are perfect healthy appetizers. These are vegan and can be baked in the oven or air fryer.
Servings: 12 tots
Calories: 235kcal
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 Colander
- 1 Frying Pan and spatula
- Air Fryer or oven with baking tray
Ingredients
- 1 large broccoli head remove the hard stem as much as possible
- 1 potato boiled & peeled
- ¼ cup bread crumbs depending on the binding of vegetables
- 1 tsp paprika or red chilli powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp crushed black pepper
Instructions
- In a saucepan add some water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil.
- Blanch broccoli florets for 3 minutes or till its tender.
- Squeeze out excess water with help of kitchen towel.
- Finely chop broccoli and place in a mixing bowl.
- Grate boiled potatoes in the bowl.
- Add in bread crumbs and all seasonings.
- Mix all ingredients nicely.
- Divide the mixture into small balls.
- Grease palms and shape the balls into tiny tots.
Pan-Frying Tots
- Add oil generously (5 - 6 tbsp) in a pan.
- Place tots in a batch of 6 - 8.
- Roll it lightly with help of a tong ensuring equally cooked from all ends.
- Remove from pan when turns crisp and golden.
- Place on paper napkin to absorb excess oil.
- Serve hot with any hot sauce or dip.
Baking Tots
- Preheat oven at 375 degree F.
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place tots on tray and brush with some oil
- Bake for 20 - 25 minutes till crisp and golden.
- Serve with any sauce or dip of your choice.
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Notes
Don't over cook broccoli. Cool down with cold water immediately to retain green color. Then pat dry or squeeze out excess moisture.
Nutrition
Calories: 235kcal