Description
Cauliflower Tots with Balsamic Dipping Sauce are a delightful and guilt-free snack that will elevate any gathering. These crispy, golden-brown bites boast the delicious flavor of roasted cauliflower paired with the tangy sweetness of balsamic vinegar. Perfect for movie nights or as an impressive appetizer, they are easy to make and bursting with flavor, ensuring everyone will be coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cauliflower florets (about 1 medium head)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Steam cauliflower florets until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Drain and mash until chunky.
- In a bowl, combine mashed cauliflower, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small tots and place them on the baking sheets.
- Drizzle olive oil over the tots and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- Meanwhile, mix balsamic vinegar with olive oil for dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tots (100g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg