Appetizer for 24
Broccoli Tots
$0.55for 455 minServes 24
Chopped broccoli, vegetables, egg, and breadcrumbs form small savory tots that bake until firm and lightly browned.
Photo: primaverakitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Broccoli, 1 lb$1.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.99Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.15 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.39Typical price |
 | Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Bread crumbs, 2 oz$0.14/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.28Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.31 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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Typical price
$0.14 per serving$0.55 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 heads broccoli
- 1/2 cup small diced onion
- 1/2 cup small diced yellow bell pepper
- 1 egg + 1 egg white
- 1/2 cup finely ground breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
- salt and ground fresh pepper to taste (optional)
- cooking spray or olive oil
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Steam the broccoli in a covered pot with water for 6 minutes, then drain and cool it briefly.
- Finely chop the broccoli and mix it with onion, bell pepper, egg, egg white, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into 24 small tots and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the tots for 25 to 30 minutes, turning them halfway through, until firm and the eggs are fully cooked.
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