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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Baked Broccoli Tots with Garlic and Parmesan (Gluten-Free)

    Published: Apr 12, 2016 · Modified: Jun 14, 2022 by Kristen Wood - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Super crispy, easy, and delicious Gluten-Free Baked Garlic Parmesan Broccoli Bites! These little bites are like little tater tots bursting with healthy flavors and ingredients! They make a great appetizer, snack or meal!

     Super crispy, easy, and delicious Gluten-Free Baked Garlic Parmesan Broccoli Bites! These little bites are like little tater tots bursting with healthy flavors and ingredients! They make a great appetizer, snack or meal!

    I threw these little bites together for my little one when I was looking for a way to sneak a little broccoli into his diet (and the kid loves garlic)--these were a winner!

    Crispy, nutritious, and the perfect size for little hands (or big hands ready to dip)!

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     Super crispy, easy, and delicious Gluten-Free Baked Garlic Parmesan Broccoli Bites! These little bites are like little tater tots bursting with healthy flavors and ingredients! They make a great appetizer, snack or meal!

    Features

    • Easy and fun to make.
    • Bursting with flavor and nutrition.
    • Easy for little hands to hold.
    • Gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free.
     Super crispy, easy, and delicious Gluten-Free Baked Garlic Parmesan Broccoli Bites! These little bites are like little tater tots bursting with healthy flavors and ingredients! They make a great appetizer, snack or meal!
     Super crispy, easy, and delicious Gluten-Free Baked Garlic Parmesan Broccoli Bites! These little bites are like little tater tots bursting with healthy flavors and ingredients! They make a great appetizer, snack or meal!
     Super crispy, easy, and delicious Gluten-Free Baked Garlic Parmesan Broccoli Bites! These little bites are like little tater tots bursting with healthy flavors and ingredients! They make a great appetizer, snack or meal!

    Top Tips and FAQ

    Cheese: Parmesan is our personal taste preference here, but feel free to swap out the parmesan for your cheese of choice.

    Can I make these vegan?

    Yes! You can swap out the cheese for a vegan variety and use 1 flax egg in place of a regular egg. To make a flax egg, mix 1 tablespoon of ground flax seed in 3 tablespoons of warm water and let sit for 5 minutes before incorporating in this recipe.

    Shaping the tots: If you have any issues shaping the tots or with the batter sticking to your hands, simply wet your hands before handling the batter.

    How do I store these tots?

    You can store these in air tight containers in the fridge for up to one week and in the freezer for up to 4 months. Simple reheat in a 400F oven until warmed throughout.

     Super crispy, easy, and delicious Gluten-Free Baked Garlic Parmesan Broccoli Bites! These little bites are like little tater tots bursting with healthy flavors and ingredients! They make a great appetizer, snack or meal!
     Super crispy, easy, and delicious Gluten-Free Baked Garlic Parmesan Broccoli Bites! These little bites are like little tater tots bursting with healthy flavors and ingredients! They make a great appetizer, snack or meal!

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     Super crispy, easy, and delicious Gluten-Free Baked Garlic Parmesan Broccoli Bites! These little bites are like little tater tots bursting with healthy flavors and ingredients! They make a great appetizer, snack or meal!

    This recipe can also be found in my cookbook, The Vegetarian Family Cookbook:

     Super crispy, easy, and delicious Gluten-Free Baked Garlic Parmesan Broccoli Bites! These little bites are like little tater tots bursting with healthy flavors and ingredients! They make a great appetizer, snack or meal!

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    Baked Broccoli Tots (Gluten-Free)

    Super crispy, easy, and delicious Gluten-Free Baked Garlic Parmesan Broccoli Tots! These little bites are like little tater tots bursting with healthy flavors and ingredients! They make a great appetizer, snack or meal!
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    Course: Appetizers
    Cuisine: Gluten-Free
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 8 minutes
    Cook Time: 22 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Author: Kristen Wood

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups broccoli fresh or frozen
    • 1 egg beaten
    • 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
    • 1/3 cup parmesan shredded
    • 3/4 cup gluten free breadcrumbs
    • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
    • 1/2 tsp sea salt
    • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
    • Blanch uncooked broccoli by throwing into a pot of boiling water for 2 minutes only, then plunging into a bowl of ice cold water. Drain & then finely chop.
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine your finely chopped broccoli with all of the remaining ingredients, stirring until all is well combined.
    • Take an ice cream scooped dollop and shape it in your hands, squeezing with the palm of one hand, while simultaneously rotating and flattening the ends with the thumb & index finger of your other hand...forming a cylinder shaped bite. Repeat with remaining batter.
    • Place your bites on your parchment lined cookie sheet & bake for 22 minutes, or until desired golden crispiness, flipping halfway through cooking time.
    • Great on its own or served with a favorite condiment.
    • Enjoy

    Notes

    This recipe can also be found in my cookbook, The Vegetarian Family Cookbook, alongside other tried and true vegetarian recipes!
    Also see: How many cups is 4 oz?

    Nutrition

    Serving: 8tots | Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 911mg | Potassium: 373mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 819IU | Vitamin C: 83mg | Calcium: 266mg | Iron: 1mg
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