Food & Fun Recipes
Cauliflower Tots
Ingredients (Makes about 32-34 tots)
- 2 cups cooked cauliflower florets, finely chopped.
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg white
- ½ cup onion, minced
- 3 tbsp minced fresh parsley
- ½ cup reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- salt and pepper to taste
- cooking spray
Instruction
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a nonstick cookie sheet with cooking spray. To cook the cauliflower florets, steam a little over 2 cups raw cauliflower florets in a little water covered for for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender but not mushy, then drain well and dry on paper towel, then using a knife finely chop and set 2 cups aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon of mixture in your hands and roll into small ovals. Place on the cookie sheet and bake for 16-18 minutes, turning halfway through cooking until golden.
The Brassicas
Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts—all are Brassicas, a genus of plants in the mustard family. Brassica vegetables are very high in vitamin A carotenoids, vitamin C, folic acid, and fiber. They are even more valuable for their phytonutrients.