Recipe: Chickpea and Cauliflower Tater Tots

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• 3.5 cups of cauliflower

--I used 1.5 bags of riced cauliflower

• 1 cup of parmesan

• 1 egg

• 1/2 cup of Watusee Classic Chickpea Breadcrumbs

DIRECTIONS:

• Beat one egg in a bowl

• Add in 1 cup of parmesan - you can use mozzarella or a dairy free option that melts well

• Heat stove top and add 3.5 cups of cauliflower to soften - It is much easier to buy a bag of riced cauliflower than to do it yourself. I love the Pilaf styled cauliflower rice from Whole Foods and is pre-seasoned with great ingredients

• Add the egg and cheese mixture to the cauliflower on the stove (this part is key) - this will help melt the cheese and stick to the rice

• Once combined, fold in 1/2 cup of Watusee Classic Chickpea Breadcrumbs (this part is also key to get that tater tot crunch) - You can buy these at Whole Foods or I found them on amazon as well.

• Immediately, Mix together on the stove and take the pan off the heat

• Use a tablespoon to grab a heaping amount of the mixture

• Create tater tots by rolling it in your hand

• AIR FRYER: 400º for 10 minutes and let cool

• CONVENTIONAL OVEN: 375º convection bake for 25 minutes and let cool

• Dip in your preferred sauce!