Squash Tots

These crispy squash tots are a fun and delicious way to enjoy vegetables. Made with spaghetti squash, parmesan cheese, and panko breadcrumbs, they’re baked until golden and make the perfect snack, appetizer, or kid-friendly side dish.

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Step 2

Wash the spaghetti squash and poke it 7–10 times with a fork. Place it in a microwave-safe dish and microwave for 7–10 minutes.

Step 3

Carefully remove the squash and cut it lengthwise. It will be hot.

Step 4

Scoop out the seeds and use a fork to scrape out the squash strands.

Step 5

Measure out 2 cups of spaghetti squash strands and squeeze out as much water as possible. Chop the strands into small pieces.

Step 6

In a large bowl, mix together the squash, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, eggs, black pepper, and onion powder until well combined.

Step 7

Form the mixture into small tots. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and place the tots on the sheet.

Step 8

Bake for 15 minutes, flip the tots, and bake for another 10 minutes until golden and crispy.