Healthy Broccoli bites are loaded with broccoli, cheese, herbs, and spices. This super nutritious snack is Low Carb and makes a delicious protein replacement, appetizer or snack!
Ingredients
▢2 cups broccoli florets
▢2 eggs
▢1/2 cup almond flour, or panko or Italian breadcrumbs
▢1 cup shredded cheese, mozzarella, cheddar, or favorite melting cheese
▢1/4 cup minced onion or shallots, optional
▢2 tbsp cilantro chopped, optional
▢1 clove garlic, minced
▢1 teaspoon Cajun, or taco seasoning or favorite seasoning blend!
▢Pinch of salt and pepper black pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Steam broccoli in boiling water or microwave* (see notes) until tender. Chop broccoli using a knife or food processor until finely minced.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, eggs, almond flour, cheese, parsley, and spices. Mix until well incorporated.
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and form into a ball. Place on lined baking sheet and spray or drizzle lightly with oil. Bake 25-30 minutes or until lightly golden and cooked through.
Serve on a salad, in a sandwich, with rice, or as an appetizer or snack with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
To steam broccoli in the microwave: Add the broccoli to a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 2 minutes covered with a wet paper towel.
To steam broccoli in water: Add the broccoli florets to a steamer basket and steam until fully tender, about 5 minutes. Or blanch in boiling water for 1 minute.
To Make Vegan: Replace egg with flax egg and cheese with vegan cheese.
Keto option: add in ¼ cup cooked crumbled bacon to the mixture before baking.
Sauces for serving: we like to serve these broccoli balls with our favorite chipolata sauce, avocado cilantro sauce, or light ranch.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 ball, Calories: 32k cal, Carbohydrates: 1 g, Protein: 2 g , Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 12 mg, Sodium: 41 mg, Potassium: 41 mg, Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 0 g, Vitamin A: 160 IU, Vitamin C: 8.3 mg, Calcium: 37 mg, Iron: 0.2 mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Additional Info
Course: lunch or side
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked, balls, bites, broccoli, healthy, keto, low-carb, meatballs, tots