Cauliflower Tots with Avocado Basil Dipping Sauce

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Servings:

• Recipe serving size: 7 tots
• Number of servings: Adjust Reset

Ingredients:

• Tots

• 2 cups packed cauliflower rice or 1 (10 oz.) pkg. cauliflower rice
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper

• Dipping Sauce

• 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted and peeled
• 1/2 cup 2% Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/8 tsp. salt

Instructions:

1. Place cauliflower rice in microwave-safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave 3 minutes or until tender. Cool. Squeeze dry.
2. Preheat oven to 375F. Spray baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
3. Combine cauliflower rice, egg, breadcrumbs, mozzarella, parmesan, red bell pepper, onion, salt and pepper in a bowl. Shape into 28 tots, about 1 tablespoonful each.
4. Arrange on prepared baking sheet and spray tops of tots with non-stick cooking spray. Bake 30 minutes or until golden. Let stand 5-10 minutes (to firm up) before serving.
5. Meanwhile, in a blender, puree avocado, yogurt, basil, lemon juice and salt until smooth.
6. Serve cauliflower tots with avocado dipping sauce.