Spicy Butternut Tots
These delightful tots are a creamy, spiced blend of butternut squash and shredded carrot, offering a satisfying crunch. Perfect for meal prepping, they make a fantastic quick snack, versatile side dish, or a flavorful addition to salads, and are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 175 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Place cubed butternut squash (2 cups) on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil (1 tsp) and bake for 25 minutes until tender and lightly browned.
- 3
Mash the cooked [butternut squash] in a bowl until smooth.
- 4
Stir in carrots, grated (0.5 cup), grated onion (0.25 cup), chopped fresh parsley (2 tbsp), smoked paprika (0.5 tsp), cumin (0.5 tbsp), almond flour (0.25 cup), cayenne (0.25 tsp), and [pinch of salt] until well combined.
- 5
Roll the mixture into bite-sized balls and place them on the lightly greased baking sheet.
- 6
Bake the balls in the oven for 30-35 minutes, checking and turning every 10 minutes for even cooking.
- 7
Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Per portion