Cauliflower Tater Tots
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Guys. We truly thought we couldn’t do better than good old Tater Tots. Then we discovered this recipe for cauliflower tots. You guessed it: We sub in the vegetable for potatoes (and add in a few other game-changing ingredients) and something seriously magical happens. They’re crispy. They’re satisfying. They’re perfect for dipping. What more could you ask for?
INGREDIENTS
– Nonstick cooking spray, as needed
– 3 cups prepared cauliflower rice, cooled (see recipe below)
– 1 bunch scallions, minced
– 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
– 1 egg, lightly whisked
– 1 egg white, lightly whisked
– ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray it generously with nonstick spray.
- Press the prepared cauliflower rice with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel to absorb excess moisture. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add the scallions, parsley, cheese, garlic powder, cayenne, egg and egg white; mix to combine. Add the bread crumbs and mix to combine.
- Scoop out 2 tablespoons of the mixture and form it into a cylindrical shape. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all the mixture has been used. Spray the surface of the tots with nonstick spray.
- Bake until they’re golden brown on the bottom, 17 to 20 minutes. Flip the tots and bake 5 to 10 minutes more to get the other side all golden. Serve immediately, with your favorite dipping sauce(s).
Cauliflower Rice
It takes just 10 minutes to make
Guys. We’ve got a genius new use for cauliflower: A few whirls in a food processor and you have a delicious, healthy substitute for rice. Plus, our cauliflower rice recipe is ready in a fraction of the time (ten minutes!), so you can get back to all the other important things in your life, like listening to Adele’s new album on repeat.
INGREDIENTS
– 1 head cauliflower
– 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
– Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
- Cut the cauliflower into florets. Roughly chop the tender part of the stems, discarding the tough and leafy parts.
- Working in batches, transfer the cauliflower to the bowl of a food processor, filling it only halfway. Pulse the cauliflower until it resembles rice, about 45 seconds to 1 minute. Repeat with the remaining cauliflower.
- The “rice” can be served at this point, or stored in the refrigerator for up to five days. To serve it uncooked and cold, toss the cauliflower rice with 2 tablespoons olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. To serve it cooked and warm, sauté the cauliflower rice in 1 tablespoon olive oil for 2 to 3 minutes, and season with salt and pepper.