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Recipe
Spaghetti Squash Tater Tots
Move over potato, there’s a new baddie in town. Tater tots, meet the spaghetti squash. These spaghetti squash tots from Kirbie Craving are a healthier and delicious alternative to traditional tater tots, and a great way to get an extra dose of vegetables into your diet.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups packed cooked spaghetti squash (see note)
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs (see note)
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
Directions
Roughly chop spaghetti squash into small pieces so that it resembles shredded squash. In a large bowl, add all ingredients. Mix with a spoon until everything is thoroughly combined and all the of the mixture is moistened.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
Scoop 1 tablespoon of squash batter and squeeze tightly between the palm of your hand a few times. This should release some liquid which will further moisten your mixture as well as allowing the mixture to compact and stick together easily. Gently shape to resemble a cylinder. Place onto a baking sheet and repeat with the remaining mixture. Space tots about 1/2 inch apart. You should be able to make about 25 tots.
Bake for about 18-20 minutes until bottoms are golden brown and crispy. Flip over and bake for another 3-5 minutes. Serve warm with a dipping sauce of your choice.
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The Crescent City Farmers Market operates weekly year-round throughout New Orleans. The CCFM hosts 70+ local small farmers, fishers, and food producers, and more than 150,000 shoppers annually.