Simple Broccoli Patties
These broccoli patties are made using raw broccoli florets, cheese for added flavour, and breadcrumbs for binding. Soft on the inside and crispy on the outside they make a delicious snack or appetizer.
Servings 9 patties
Calories 95kcal
Equipment
- Food processor
- Large non-stick pan
Ingredients
- 10.58 ounces broccoli florets roughly chopped, approx. 1 small broccoli
- ½ cup cheddar cheese coarsely grated
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon dried herbs herbes de Provence or Italian
- ⅔ cup breadcrumbs approx. 10 tbsp (plus 2-3 tbsp for coating)
- Fine sea salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Blend broccoli: Chop the raw broccoli into chunks, place in a food processor and pulse just to break up the pieces. This should take seconds.
- Add cheese: Add the cheese, garlic, herbs and breadcrumbs and pulse again briefly just to combine being careful not to overblend. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Add egg: Add the egg and blend until the mixture comes together and becomes sticky (it should still be grainy). Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Make patties: Form small patties, about ⅔ inch/1½ cm thick making sure they feel firm (take time doing this step to ensure the patties hold their shape in cooking). Coat in the breadcrumbs. You should have approx. 9 patties.TIP: I do not recommend making very large patties as they don't keep their shape in cooking as well as smaller ones.
- Cook: Using a large shallow non-stick pan heat about 1 tablespoon of oil and cook the patties over a medium heat for about 2-2.5 minutes on each side or until nicely browned. The patties will be soft so be sure to turn them over gently. Add a little more oil to make sure the patties crisp up evenly on both sides.TIP: If using a small pan cook the patties in 2 batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Serve: Remove from the heat and place the patties on top of a paper towel for about a minute to get rid of excess oil, then serve.
Notes
- Do not to overblend the broccoli mixture.
- If the mixture does not seem sufficiently sticky to form patties add a little more breadcrumbs.
- Make sure the patties feel firm and compact before coating in breadcrumbs and cooking.
- I recommend using a large non-stick shallow pan.
- Do not overcrowd the frying pan.
- Cook the patties over a medium heat so they don't brown too quickly.
- Leftover patties with broccoli can be refrigerated (covered) for up to 3 days. You can reheat them in the microwave or serve as a cold snack.
- Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 303IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 1mg