Polpette di broccoli e formaggio

Ingredienti

• 300 g broccoli florets (1 medium broccoli)
• 100 g grated cheese (I use cheddar or mozzarella)
• 50 g breadcrumbs (or almond flour)
• 2 eggs
• 1 small onion or shallot
• salt, pepper

Preparazione

1. 1

   Cook or steam 300 g broccoli florets until soft. For this recipe you can use fresh or frozen broccoli, just keep in mind that if your broccoli is frozen you might have to add a bit more than the listed amount. If using fresh broccoli, you'll need 1 medium broccoli.

2. 2

   Preheat your oven to 195°C / 175°C fan oven / 380°F / Gas mark 5.

3. 3

   Grate or mince a small onion or shallot very finely. We don’t want any large chunks of onion, and are only adding them for some flavor.

4. 4

   Add the minced onion to a bowl, along with breadcrumbs, grated cheese, eggs, salt and pepper.

5. 5

   When the broccoli is cooked, drain off the water and chop it very finely. You can either use a food processor or a knife, just make sure that the broccoli is cut very fine with no chunks.

6. 6

   Use a spoon or fork to combine all the ingredients. Then, using a spoon and your hands, form small meatball sized broccoli and cheese balls. Add them to a baking sheet covered baking tray. This recipe makes 20-25 balls, and they will all fit on one tray.

7. 7

   Spray the broccoli and cheese balls with some one calorie cooking spray, and bake them in the oven for 25 minutes, until they are crispy and brown on the surface.