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Spaghetti Squash Tots

Crispy Spaghetti Squash Tots: Guilt-Free Snack Bliss

These delicious Spaghetti Squash Tots are a guilt-free snack that delivers all the crunch and flavor of traditional tater tots without the extra calories.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 tots
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tots
  • 1 medium Spaghetti Squash
  • 3 tablespoons Green Onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • cooking spray Olive Oil Cooking Spray for crispiness
Optional Add-ins
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese for richness
  • 1 Egg to help bind
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder for flavor

Equipment

  • microwave
  • mixing bowl
  • Mini muffin tin
  • Ice Cream Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (or 400°F for lower temperature).
  2. Prick the spaghetti squash and microwave for 7-8 minutes until soft. Cut in half and scoop out the seeds.
  3. Scrape the spaghetti strands with a fork and wring out excess moisture with a kitchen towel.
  4. Mix spaghetti strands, green onion, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until combined.
  5. Use an ice cream scoop to fill a mini muffin tin with the mixture and press down gently.
  6. Spray the tops with olive oil spray and bake for 10 minutes. Flip the tots, spray again, and bake for another 10 minutes until crispy.
  7. Cool for a few minutes, then invert the muffin tin to release the tots and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 4totsCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Wring out as much moisture from the spaghetti squash as possible for crispy tots. Customize the flavor with optional add-ins like garlic powder or cheese.

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