Nutty Broccoli Bites
Makes about 16 pieces
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
¼ c white onion, chopped
3 Tbsp minced garlic
1 pkg. of 10 ounces chopped, frozen broccoli
3/4 c bread crumbs
¼ c pecans, chopped
1/4 c Pecorino Romano, finely grated
1/4 c parmesan, finely grated
½ tsp. dried oregano
½ tsp parsley
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 400 °F. Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil.
2. Cook broccoli according to package directions; squeeze out excess water. Cool slightly.
3. Combine with remaining ingredients.
4. Form into 1 1/2 inch balls. Place on a baking sheet lined with lightly greased parchment paper or Silpat.
5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until brown.
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Cheers!
8 Comments
I am always trying to get more veggies into my families diet. They like broccoli, so this looks like a winner!
I found this through foodbuzz.
Oooh sounds interesting!
Yum! I make spinach balls at the holidays, but I think I’ll mix things up a little and try these.
yum! I can nibble on these all day!
Wow! Broccoli Balls! I never imagined! This is fantastic and would also make a fantastic treat for my kids – healthy and delicious.
Wow, these are delicious, I prepared them for a birthday party, will freeze them and reheat them. I’m sure they’ll be a hit. Thanks a lot for sharing.
These look delicious, they are baked too!
I am always trying to get my son to eat more green things. Maybe this will be a hit