Veggie Tots
How do I be more creative with my vegetable game? How do I repurpose leftover vegetables? Our answer: VEGGIE TOTS! Try this fun and tasty recipe at your next meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups russett potatoes ready to serve
- 2 cups frozen broccoli florets thawed
- 1.5 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/8 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Servings: servings (4 tots per serving)
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Instructions
Oven Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F, place oven rack in the middle of the oven and line baking sheet with silicone mat or parchment paper.
- Steam or microwave the potatoes to the point where a fork is easily inserted but its too tough to eat (20 seconds for ready to eat potatoes in microwave)
- Once they are cooked, drain them and set them aside to cool down.
- Then place 2 cups of thawed broccoli florets into your food processor and pulse it until the broccoli resembles coarse rice. (should yield 1 1/2 cups chopped)Measure out 1 1/2 cups of the finely chopped broccoli and transfer into a large bowl.
- Next, pulse the semi-cooked potatoes and 1 1/2 cups of the Parmesan cheese; pulse just enough to break up the potatoes and combine then with the cheese.
- Place the cheese and potato mixture into the bowl with the broccoli.Add seasoning into the large bowl and fold all ingredients with a large spatula to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Then place grated parmesan cheese and panko bread crumbs into small bowl.Form small balls with a 1 tablespoon size cookie scoop or your hands and a spoon with the folded. Once the ball is formed, roll each veggie tot in the grated cheese and bread crumb coating
- Place each veggie tot on the baking sheet, about 1/2 inch apart.Bake 12 minutes, until golden brownRemove from the oven, let cool for 2-3 minutes and enjoy!
Air Fryer Instructions
- Complete instructions 2-8 from the "Oven Instructions" section.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400ยฐF and set the time for 7 minutes.
- Once preheated, place food on the tray/basket making sure not crowd the tots. Spray the top of the tots with non-stick cooking spray.
- Close the air fryer and start the cooking. Halfway through, turn the tots over and spray the tops with non-stick cooking spray and finish the cooking.
- Note: you might have to cook the tots in batches.
Recipe Notes
May use fresh potatoes for this recipe instead of the ready to use russet potatoes.
Avocado Tuna Salad Sandwich
Going Greek Dip
This morsel of Greek cuisine is a fantasticย and easy addition to your lunch or afternoon snack routine!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces hummus
- 1/4 cup feta cheese reduced-fat
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives sliced
- 1 medium pepperoncini chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes sliced
- 1/2 medium cucumber chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano
Servings: 1/2 cup servings
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Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl, garnish, and serve with pita wedges or sliced vegetables for dipping.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Recipe Notes
Nutritional information is for dip only.
Mocha Rubbed Pot Roast
Coffee and beef may seem like unlikely partners, but this recipe makes them the perfect pair. This is not your average pot roast, it has so much flavor! You will smell the aroma of the coffee and spices as soon as you walk in the door. You will also feel good that you are feeding your family a healthy meal full of protein and vitamins. This pot roast goes perfectly with Mint Sugar Snap Peasย and a whole-wheat roll.
Mocha Rubbed Pot Roast
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Beef roast is an great option for slow cooking and braising due to it being a less tender cut.
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 8 | 5 minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 6 hours |
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Ingredients
Mocha Rub
- 2 Tablespoons ground coffee beans
- 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Roast
- 2 lb beef roast
- 1 cup brewed coffee
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 1/8 cup honey
- 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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Instructions
- Rub- Mix all coffee, paprika, and all other spices in a shallow dish.
- Pat the roast with a paper towel. Rub mixture over the the roast and rub it in well with your hands.
- Pour coffee, broth, onion, honey and balsamic vinegar into the slow cooker. Place the roast with the slow cooker and broth mixture . Cook for 6-7 hours on low. *You can serve the roast with or without the liquid.
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