Easy Vegan Broccoli Tots

Broccoli recipes like this are perfect for days when you want something warm, savory, and easy to eat with your hands. Crisp outside, soft in the middle, deeply comforting. They feel playful but still nourishing and satisfying.

These tots work well fresh from the oven, dipped into tomato sauce or plant-based yogurt dressing, or eaten cold straight from the fridge the next day. They are simple enough for an everyday lunch, but good enough to put on the table when friends come over.

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Broccoli Tots

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⏱️ Time & Prep

Prep time: 20 minutes
Bake time: 30–35 minutes
Total time: ~55 minutes
Yield: 14–16 tots

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Ingredients

• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup oat flour
• 1/2 cup cooked mashed potato
• 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
• 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
• 3 tbsp water
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp unsweetened plant milk

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
2. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
3. Mix ground flaxseed with water and let it sit for about 5 minutes to thicken.
4. Steam or boil the broccoli until tender, around 10 minutes.
5. Drain well and finely chop the broccoli.
6. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, mashed potato, oat flour, nutritional yeast, flax mixture, garlic powder, smoked paprika, plant milk, salt, and pepper.
7. Mix until a thick dough forms.
8. Shape the mixture into small tots using your hands.
9. Place them on the tray with a little space between each one.
10. Bake for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and slightly crisp.
11. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

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Notes & Variations

• Cauliflower can replace part of the broccoli for a milder flavor.
• Chickpea flour works well instead of oat flour for a firmer texture.
• Add chili flakes or fresh herbs for extra depth.
• For crispier tots, bake them a few extra minutes near the end.

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Nutrition 

Nutrient	Per tot
Calories	50 kcal
Protein	2.5 g
Fat	1 g
Carbohydrates	6 g
Fiber	1.5 g

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