Description
These Yellow Squash Tots are a tasty and healthy twist on traditional tater tots. Made with grated yellow squash and flavorful seasonings, these tots are baked to crispy perfection. Perfect as a snack or side dish!
Ingredients
Grated Yellow Squash:
2 cups (about 2 medium squash)
Salt:
1/4 teaspoon
Breadcrumbs:
1/3 cup (regular or gluten-free)
Grated Parmesan Cheese:
1/4 cup
Egg:
1 large
Garlic Powder:
1/2 teaspoon
Onion Powder:
1/4 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
1/4 teaspoon
Olive Oil Spray:
for baking
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Squash: Place the grated squash in a clean kitchen towel, sprinkle with salt, let sit for 10 minutes, then squeeze out excess moisture.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine squash, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Shape the Tots: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture, shape into tots, and place on baking sheet.
- Bake: Lightly spray tots with olive oil, bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Serve warm with dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil tots for the last 2–3 minutes or air fry at 375°F for 10–12 minutes.
- Freeze uncooked tots for a quick snack later—bake from frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 tots
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
