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    Published: Mar 20, 2019 · Modified: Sep 5, 2023 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Broccoli Tots

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    These easy baked Broccoli Tots have a slightly cheesy flavor. They are a healthy snack or side dish.

    Broccoli Tots on a plate with ketchup.

    I heard on one of my TV shows recently that Broccoli Tots have been flying off the shelves and are hard to keep in stock because they're so popular.

    I haven't tried the store-bought version yet. Instead, I decided to make my own own, since they sounded like a brilliant idea.

    For my vegan tot's recipe, I decided to use half Yukon gold potatoes and half broccoli. That way the tots would still have a potato flavor. I added nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor.

    Dare I say it, but I think I like these better than traditional vegan tater tots! Broccoli adds a wonderful flavor, as does the nutritional yeast.

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    I baked these tots to keep them healthy. They are crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside, just like you'd expect from a tot.

    These vegan tots are a healthy addition to any meal. Make a big batch and freeze them for later.

    I don't have kids, but I bet they would love them. Another recipe where there are hidden veggies is my Vegetable Fritters.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love Them
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • ❄️ Can I Freeze Them?
    • Cooking From Frozen
    • For Dipping
    • 🍽 Serving
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love Them

    • You can make a big batch and freeze some.
    • They are healthy and hearty.
    • They make a great side dish or snack.

    🧾 Ingredients

    • Broccoli: I have only used fresh broccoli with these. Frozen broccoli would probably work as well since you squeeze out the water after steaming it.
    • Potatoes: I used Yukon Gold potatoes. Russet potatoes would also work.
    • Nutritional yeast: Adds a cheesy flavor. I made these both with and without nutritional yeast. While I prefer the taste of the broccoli tots with nutritional yeast, it is not necessary.
    • Olive oil: Binds the tots together.
    • Salt and pepper: Enhances flavors and adds flavor.

    This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Broccoli and potato mixture in a container with spoon.

    Step 1: Steam the broccoli. Let cool. In a cheesecloth or dish towel, squeeze out as much water as possible. If you forget (like I did the first time making these), all is not lost. You can still form them easily; you'll just need to cook them a little longer.

    Step 2: Place broccoli in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.

    Step 3: Place Yukon Gold potatoes in a pan with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until tender. Let cool.

    Step 4: Peel potatoes. Using the largest setting on a box grater, grate potatoes.

    Step 5: Mix finely chopped broccoli, grated potatoes, nutritional yeast, olive oil, and salt and pepper.

    Tots on a sheet pan before being baked.

    Step 6: Form the mixture into cylinders.

    Tots on a sheet pan after being baked bird's eye view.

    Step 7:  Place tots on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until crispy, about 30 minutes.

    ❄️ Can I Freeze Them?

    Yes, you can! After you form the Broccoli Tots, place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place tots in the freezer.

    After they are frozen, put them in a freezer bag. You can keep broccoli tots in the freezer for 4-6 months, but flavors in the freezer start to fade around 2 months.

    Cooking From Frozen

    You can either bake them or fry them. For both ways, they can be cooked straight from the freezer. I had better success baking them.

    They didn't cook as evenly when frying them and they were on the verge of falling apart.

    To Bake Frozen Broccoli Tots (recommended way of cooking them): Place frozen broccoli tots on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cook at 350° for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.

    To Fry Broccoli Tots: Heat ¼ cup vegetable or canola oil in a pan. Oil should be 375°. If you don't have a thermometer, you can test the oil with a wooden spoon. The oil will start bubbling around the spoon.

    You can also test your oil by sprinkling a few drops of water in the pan. If they sizzle, your pan is ready.

    Fry for 3-4 minutes on both sides until golden brown.

    Tot being dipped in ketchup.

    For Dipping

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    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    What are broccoli tots made of?

    These vegan broccoli tots are made with broccoli, Yukon Gold potatoes, nutritional yeast, olive oil, and salt and pepper.

    Can you freeze broccoli tots?

    Yes, you can freeze broccoli tots right after forming them and bake them straight from the oven.

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    Broccoli Tots

    These easy baked Broccoli Tots have a slight cheesy flavor. They are a healthy snack or side dish.
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 50 minutes minutes
    Total Time 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
    Servings 22
    Calories 19kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Equipment

    • food processor
    • Cheesecloth or clean kitchen towel
    • Box grater

    Ingredients

    • 2 medium yukon gold potatoes
    • 2 cups broccoli
    • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • Salt and pepper
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°.
    • Steam broccoli until crisp tender. Let cool. In a cheesecloth or clean towel, squeeze out as much water as possible. You'll be left with about 1 cup of broccoli when measuring it. Let cool.
    • Once the broccoli is cool, pulse in a food processor until finely chopped. Set aside.
    • Place whole potatoes in a pan with cold water. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and boil potatoes until they are tender, about 12-15 minutes. Let cool. 
    • Once potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel, then grate potatoes in a bowl on the the largest setting of a box grater.
    • Add finely chopped broccoli, nutritional yeast, and salt and pepper. Mix well.
    • Using your hands, make tots. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes, or until crispy, flipping halfway through.

    Notes

    To freeze broccoli tots, place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet after you form them. You can keep the tots in the freezer for 4-6 months, but flavors in the freezer start to fade around 2 months.
    You can either bake them or fry them. For both ways, they can be cooked straight from the freezer. I had better success baking them.
    They didn't cook as evenly when frying them and they were on the verge of falling apart.
    To Bake Frozen Broccoli Tots (recommended way of cooking them): Place frozen broccoli tots on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cook at 350° for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
    To Fry Broccoli Tots: Heat ¼ cup vegetable or canola oil in a pan. Oil should be 375°. If you don't have a thermometer, you can test the oil with a wooden spoon. The oil will start bubbling around the spoon.
    You can also test your oil by sprinkling a few drops of water in the pan. If they sizzle, your pan is ready.
    Fry for 3-4 minutes on both sides until golden brown.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 9.2mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.6mg

    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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    1. Jarrod Walters says

      October 18, 2020 at 3:13 pm

      If I wanted to air fry these, what would you think I would need to put my temperature at and for how long? The frozen broccoli tots I get at the store usually goes 400 degrees for 10 minutes or so, but those are frozen. Thanks in advance!

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      • Willow Moon says

        October 18, 2020 at 3:50 pm

        Hi Jarrod, I don’t have an air fryer so I’m not familiar with them. You could try 400 but for less time.

        Reply
    2. heather says

      May 16, 2020 at 10:27 pm

      Thank you for sharing, these sound great! Have u ever made them with raw broccoli? Or without the oil and maybe using a splash of plant milk instead?
      Thank you.

      Reply
      • Willow Moon says

        May 17, 2020 at 8:38 am

        I have only used cooked broccoli which is for taste and texture. If you use raw broccoli, you may get crunchy tots. As for the oil, it helps the tots stay together, but plant milk would probably work also.

        Reply
    3. Lynn says

      March 28, 2019 at 6:22 am

      I made these last night and my family devoured them! Thanks for the recipe!5 stars

      Reply
      • Willow Moon says

        March 28, 2019 at 6:23 am

        Thanks Lynn, I love hearing it!

        Reply
    4. Fiona Manoon says

      March 27, 2019 at 10:11 pm

      Thank you so much for sharing recipes.Great blog!!!

      Reply
      • Willow Moon says

        March 28, 2019 at 6:19 am

        Thanks Fiona!

        Reply

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