Ingredients
2 cups packed roughly chopped soft cooked broccoli (about 400g/13 oz raw broccoli)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 eggs
3/4 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar, Colby, or Tasty cheese)
2 shallots or scallions, finely sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
Black pepper to taste
Olive oil spray
2/3 cup plain yogurt
Zest of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil (adjust according to yogurt fat percentage)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1-Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 200C (390F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2-In a bowl: combine all ingredients for the balls except the olive oil spray. Mash the broccoli as you mix to get a uniform texture.
3-Scoop a heaped tablespoon: of the mixture, press it firmly, and form it into balls by flicking it into your hand.
4-Place the balls: on the prepared tray and spray them lightly with olive oil.
5-Bake: for 25 minutes until they are golden and crispy on the outside.
6-For the sauce: mix all the sauce ingredients and set it aside for at least 20 minutes to let the flavors blend.
7-Serve: the warm broccoli balls with the garlic lemon yogurt sauce or ketchup for a tasty finish.
Last Step:
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🥦 Using fresh or frozen broccoli works well; boil fresh broccoli until very soft for easier mashing.
❄️ Prepare the balls ahead of time by forming and refrigerating before baking.
🍋 Let the garlic lemon yogurt sauce rest for at least 20 minutes to enhance its flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe (about 262 grams)
- Calories: 374