Cauliflower Tots

Ingredients

• 2 cups cauliflower florets, fresh or frozen
• 1 large egg + 1 egg white
• ½ cup onion, minced
• ¼ cup bell pepper, minced (optional)
• ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, divided
• ¼ cup breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup minced cilantro or parsley (optional)
• Pepper to taste
• Cooking spray

Directions

*To cook the cauliflower florets, steam a little over 2 cups raw/frozen cauliflower florets in a little water covered for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender (but not mushy); then drain well and dry on paper towel. Using a knife, finely chop florets and set 2 cups aside.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a nonstick cookie sheet with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients with exception of ¼ cup parmesan cheese and season with pepper to taste. (No salt necessary due to the parmesan cheese.)
Spoon heaping ½ tablespoons of mixture in your hands and roll into small ovals. Roll in ¼ cup grated parmesan and place on the cookie sheet. Bake for 16-18 minutes, turning halfway through cooking until golden.

Makes 50-56 tots servings
Serving Size: 7-8 tots

Nutrition (analyzed assuming 7, 8 tot servings)

Modified from www.gimmedelicious.com