Sunday, November 6, 2016

CHEESY CARROTS AND CAULIFLOWER TOTS



This recipe from Diethood would make a yummy addition to your holiday table. I've made them quite a few times and they are delicious.

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 400 degrees


Prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.

In a large sauce pot add water and salt. Bring water to a boil over medium heat.

Par boil the cauliflower and carrots for 4-5 minutes.

Drain cauliflower and carrots into a large colander and rinse with cold water. Once the vegetables are cool, pat dry with paper towels. 

Combine sliced green onions, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, cheeses, oregano, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper in a medium size bowl.

Add cooled cauliflower and carrots to food processor; pulse several times. Don't over pulse, you don't want the mixture to be finely chopped.

Add the cheese mixture to  food processor and pulse again for 5 to 6 times or until all is well combined.

 Shape ovals with about 2 tablespoons of the mixture with your hands.

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 a few minutes.




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28 comments:

  1. These look so beautiful Linda. I bet they taste just as good. What a great way to mix veggies and make them in a different way. These surely would make a great addition to a holiday meal. Thanks for sharing this beauty.

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    1. I loved them and they are great finger food for little ones

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  2. This sounds so delicious!! I need to go buy some cauliflower! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up and thanks for being one of the original contributors! Don’t forget to leave a comment at the party – Next week’s features that also leave a comment get pinned, yummed and tweeted!

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  3. They sound and look really good Linda-you know how I love my cauliflower and those Cheesy Cauliflower Pancakes you got me hooked on....I just made some of those last week. Now I have to wait for a good sale on cauliflower...nice to have another recipe using it! :)

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    1. I still make the Cheesy Cauliflower Pancakes. I remember when I made them. Gabe was in Florida and all I had in the house was a head of cauliflower and cheese- what a great meal! I'm surprised I had any left to shoot the photo!!!

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  4. These sound great! Something I'll have to try.

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  5. These look beautiful and sound quite tasty Linda. We are always looking for substitutes for regular potatoes. My sister made some "mashed cauliflower for last Thanksgiving and it was delicious. I am pinning this and need to share this recipe with her. Thanks for sharing. have a fantastic week and may God bless you and yours.

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    1. Thanks. I also appreciate you stopping by and leaving a comment.

      Blessings to you and yours.

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  6. I can't wait to try these Linda. They look so good. Thank you for sharing .

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    1. Dottie- Larry can make these up for you in a flash!

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  7. What a delicious and simple way to add hearty vegetables to a meal. Definitely on a list to try.

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  8. this recipe would be great for my 10 month old! Thanks for sharing! #smallvictoriessundaylinkup

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    1. Would love to see her face when she tries it for the first time,I hope she goes back for more!

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  9. I have a series running on my blog at the moment called 'Baby Finger Food'. I'm always on the look out for vege deliciousness for my twins who are about to turn one! These look great and I will be trying soon! #MMBH

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    1. I hope you like them and others might give them a try.

      Thanks for stopping by

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  10. Hi Linda, wow those sure look delicious. Thanks for sharing the recipe at C&C with J&J.

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    1. Love posting at the party and will see you again on Monday

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  11. Linda, what a great side dish. And healthy too! I'm pinning this one. Thanks for sharing at DI & DI. :)

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  12. What a neat recipe! YUM!

    I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

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  13. What a lovely side dish, Linda! Your Cheesy Carrot and Cauliflower Tots look delicious! Thank you for sharing with us at Hearth and Soul.

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