Garlicky & Cheesy Carrots and Cauliflower Tots

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 2 Carrots, large
  • 1 small head Cauliflower
  • 3 Garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 Green onions
  • 1 tsp Oregano, dried
  • 1/4 cup Parsley, fresh

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 Salt and fresh ground pepper

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs

• Dairy

  • 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, grated reduced fat sharp
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

• Liquids

  • 4 cups Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 2 large carrots
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced, white parts only
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup grated reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

Directions

• Preheat oven to 400F.
• Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
• Place water in a large pan; add salt and bring to a boil.
• Add cauliflower and carrots; par boil for about 5 minutes.
• Drain and rinse with cold water; pat dry with paper towels, set aside and let cool.
• In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine sliced green onions, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, cheeses, oregano, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper.
• Add cooled cauliflower and carrots to your food processor; pulse several times or until uniformly chopped – you dont want to get it too fine.
• Add cheese mixture to the food processor; pulse about 5 to 6 times or until all is well combined.
• Spoon about 2 tablespoons of mixture in your hands and shape into ovals.
• Transfer to prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes; flip the tots and continue to cook for 9 to 10 minutes, or until golden browned.
• Remove from oven and let stand several minutes.
• Serve with dipping sauces; ketchup, mustard, yogurt, etc...

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