Broccoli Tots

 Broccoli Tots


12 ounces broccoli florets, chopped

⅔ cup panko bread crumbs

1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese

1 egg, lightly beaten

¼ tsp garlic powder 

¼ tsp onion powder

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp pepper


Herb Dipping Sauce


1 cup Greek yogurt

½  cup of finely chopped herbs (dill, green onion, parsley or chives)

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tsp salt

½ tsp pepper


Add all the ingredients to a small bowl or food processor.  Mix or pulse until all the ingredients are well combined.  Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.




Preheat the oven to 400 degrees


Add broccoli florets to a small pot of boiling water. Cook for 3 minutes.  Drain.


Allow the broccoli to cool down for 5-7 minutes.  Add to a food ;processor and pulse until finely chopped.  You can use a knife if you don’t have a food processor.


Add chopped broccoli to a mixing bowl and add breadcrumbs, shredded cheese, egg, garlic and onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.  Mix well.


Scoop out a tablespoon size amount of mixture and shape them into tot shape.  Place tots on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.  


Bake tots for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.


Serve with herb dipping sauce.



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