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How to Make Healthy and Delicious Broccoli Tots Low Carb Recipe

May 13, 2016 by Irina 9 Comments

         Did you know that broccoli contains the highest amount of Glucoraphanin of all cruciferous vegetables, that makes it known as "Superfood", it is also a great source of vitamins K & C, folic acid, potassium, fiber, and other important nutrients?  Maybe that is why our mothers always said, “Make sure you finish your broccoli!”  I always thought it was a form of torture.  Let’s just say I was not the biggest fan of broccoli as a kid.  

broccoli tots - healthy delicious low carb meal and appetizer

      Now that I’m a parent I actually enjoy broccoli but have difficulty convincing my kids to eat it.  So what do you do when your kids are fussy eaters when it comes to vegetables?  I’ll tell you what you can do.  

Related: Try Broccoli Crust Pizza!

Broccoli crust pizza

You can improvise and create a delicious appetizer that contains broccoli.  This appetizer is called “Broccoli Tots”, and they are healthy and simply delicious.  The great thing is they sound like tater tots, which is one of my kid’s favorites.  Check out this simple, fast, and healthy recipe for broccoli tots that I’m sure you and your family will love.  

Broccoli tots and patties, low carb, gluten free tots

You can roll these in a "tot shape" or a "patty shape" it doesn't matter, the result is still fantastic. I've seen few other recipes and people suggest to dip them in ketchup or BBQ sauce, which tastes great. My personal suggestion - try them with Dijon mustard. The taste is divine and you seem like you can not stop eating them. But do not worry, they are very light and not heavy at all.

Cheesy broccoli tots, delicious low carb appetizer

Ingredients

12 ounces broccoli, cut into small florets
¼ cup scallions, thinly sliced
2-3  garlic cloves, finely diced
⅔ cup shredded cheddar cheese (you can sub for mozzarella)
1 egg, beaten
⅔ cup almond meal
Salt & Pepper to taste

broccoli tots are good with ketchup. But also divine with Mustard!

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 F (200 Celsius) 
Fill a saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Season with salt. Boil the broccoli for about 2 minutes. Drain and finely chop the cooked broccoli. In a mixing bowl, add broccoli, cheese, scallions, garlic, egg, and almond meal. Mix well by hand and chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
Spray a nonstick baking sheet with nonstick spray. Shape the mixture into tot shapes and spread them evenly on the sheet.

See my "How to Make Healthy and Delicious Broccoli Tots Low Carb Recipe" Video for no fail results!

Bake for 10 minutes on one side. Then flip and then bake for an additional 10 minutes on the other side until golden brown and look something like this.

Delicious Low carb gluten free appetizer, Broccoli Tots

Enjoy! And please tell me if you have made these before and how you’re enjoying your Broccoli tots? Do you prefer to dip them into ketchup or Dijon mustard? Or any other secret sauce recipe you want to share?

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Comments

  1. Cheryl

    May 13, 2016 at 3:51 pm

    These look delicious. I'll have to try making them.

    Reply
    • Irina

      May 13, 2016 at 11:34 pm

      Thank you Cheryl! Hope you make these for Justin one day and enjoy them together. Please let me know how yours came out and what dipping sauce you preferred.. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Marilyn

    May 13, 2016 at 9:49 pm

    this looks so good, going to try it tomorrow!! thank you!!

    Reply
    • Irina

      May 13, 2016 at 11:33 pm

      You're welcome! Hope you enjoy. Please let me know how yours came out and what dipping sauce you preferred.. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Peg

    June 30, 2018 at 6:22 pm

    These look delish! Can they be frozen. I'm making them tomorrow with smoked cheddar cheese and will give feedback. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Irina

      July 08, 2018 at 12:02 am

      HI Peg,
      How did they come out with smoked cheddar cheese? I bet delicious! And yes, I do not see a problem with freezing these and then popping in a toaster for a heat up.... Have you give it a try?

      Reply

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