Crispy broccoli tots turn broccoli into a tasty snack. Made with almond flour, they are healthy, keto, cheesy and delicious!
I adore these broccoli tots. They are such a fun, tasty way to eat broccoli! They turn the boring green (yet healthy) vegetable into a super tasty snack that even the most reluctant picky eaters will agree to eat.
A good way to convince picky eaters to eat broccoli!
When it comes to green veggies and picky eaters, broccoli is not the worst offender. When fresh, it is not very bitter. And when lightly steamed or roasted, it is quite delicious.
Still, the Picky Eater in our family doesn’t ever eat more than half a cup. Unless the broccoli comes in the form of broccoli tots. So I make them often!
The ingredients you’ll need
You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make this tasty broccoli recipe. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here’s an overview of what you’ll need:
- Olive oil spray
- Frozen chopped broccoli
- Eggs
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Spices: garlic powder, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper
- Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Almond flour
How to make broccoli tots
It’s easy! Scroll down to the recipe card for the detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps:
- You mix lightly cooked broccoli florets with seasoned eggs, cheddar cheese, and almond flour.
- Shape the mixture into tots.
- Then bake until golden.
I make these with almond flour to keep them keto and gluten-free, but you can use breadcrumbs if you prefer.
I especially like that they are oven-baked rather than fried. Not so much because of health reasons, but simply because baking is so much easier than frying! I avoid frying whenever I possibly can. I find it exhausting.
How to serve keto broccoli tots
They are wonderful all on their own. My kids like dipping them in unsweetened ketchup or in Greek yogurt dip. They are also good dipped in guacamole.
When I make them as a side dish, I like to serve them with a main course that I can bake in the same 400-degree oven. So I often serve them with crispy baked chicken thighs or with baked chicken wings.
What about leftovers?
You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in a sealed container, for 3-4 days. Reheat them in the microwave on 50% power, or in a 300°F oven. You can also freeze the leftovers for up to three months.
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Keto Broccoli Tots
INGREDIENTS
- Olive oil spray
- 1 (16 oz package) frozen chopped broccoli
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (4 oz)
- 1 cup almond flour (4 oz)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment (not foil – they stick to foil) and lightly spray with olive oil cooking spray.
- Place the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with a microwave-safe plate and microwave 5 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking, to thaw. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, in another large bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and cayenne. Add the cheddar and the almond flour, then add the thawed and drained broccoli. Use a large spoon to mix everything together.
- Use your hands to form the mixture into 24 patties. Arrange the patties on the prepared baking sheets, making sure they don’t touch each other. Lightly spray the tots with olive oil.
- Bake 15 minutes on each side, until browned. Allow the broccoli tots to cool a couple of minutes, then serve.
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