Tots di broccoli

Ingredienti

• 2 heaping cups bite size broccoli florets
• 1 large egg, whisked – or 1 flaxseed egg for vegan (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 2 1/2 tablespoons water. Let it sit for 5 minutes)
• 2 tablespoons sun dried tomatoes in oil, patted dry and finely chopped (optional)
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (vegans, use 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast instead)
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Preparazione

1. 1

   Prep: Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.

2. 2

   Blanch the florets: . Fill a large pot with water and 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil. Add the broccoli and blanch for 3 minutes. Drain well and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain again. Then dry the florets with paper towels.

3. 3

   Chop the broccoli: . Finely chop the florets so they easily blend with the rest of the mixture and are easy to shape. Alternatively, you can use a food processor and pulse the broccoli until it’s finely chopped.

4. 4

   Make the tots mixture: . Add the broccoli and the remaining ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly.

5. 5

   Shape the tots: . Using a soup spoon, scoop about 1 1/2 – 2 tablespoons of the mixture into the palm of your hand. Gently mold the mixture into a tater tot shape and place it on the baking sheet. Repeat this step until all the mixture has been used.

6. 6

   Bake the broccoli tots: . Bake them in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are crispy and and golden brown. Serve with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.