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 (such as Cheddar, Colby, or a similar variety)
– 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 yoghurt for sauce
– Zest of 1/2 lemon for sauce
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice for sauce
– 1/2 garlic clove, minced for sauce
– 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil (adjust based on yoghurt fat content) for sauce
– Salt and pepper to taste for sauce
– 2 cups cooked broccoli
– 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
– 2 eggs
Instructions
1-Prepare your setup: Start by preheating your oven to 200°C (390°F) and lining a baking tray with parchment paper that’s your setup for success.
2-Mix the ingredients: First, grab a big bowl and mix together the cooked broccoli, panko breadcrumbs, eggs, shredded cheese, sliced shallots, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mash the broccoli as you go to get that perfect blend. Once everything’s combined, scoop out a heaped tablespoon of the mixture, press it firm, and shape it into balls. You’ll end up with 15 to 18 yummy bites.
3-Bake the balls: Place the balls on your tray, give them a spritz of olive oil spray, and pop them in the oven for about 25 minutes until they’re golden and crisp on the outside.
4-Prepare the sauce: While they bake, whip up the garlic lemon yoghurt sauce by mixing yoghurt, lemon zest, juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for 20 minutes to let the flavors mingle.
5-Serve: Serve warm with the sauce or even ketchup for a fun twist.
Last Step:
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🥦 Use fresh or frozen broccoli; ensure broccoli is well drained to avoid soggy balls.
❄️ Prepare balls ahead of time, refrigerate before baking or freeze after baking. Reheat at 180°C (350°F) for 5 minutes.
🌿 Experiment by adding herbs, spinach, or carrots for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/3 of recipe (262g)
- Calories: 374