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Broccoli balls in a white bowl
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Broccoli Bites

Baked Broccoli Bites, a deliciously healthy meal that is perfect for toddlers and older kids alike. Whether you make them for a picnic, kids' school lunch box, or simply a healthy snack in between meals, my fantastic cheesy broccoli bites are sure to please the whole family.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: International
Servings: 13 balls
Calories: 55kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 large broccoli head
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 spring onion
  • black pepper to taste
  • oil to grease the baking tray

Instructions

  • Break the broccoli head into florets, add them to a pan of boiling water, cover with a lid and leave to cook for 5-7 minutes until tender.
  • Chop the broccoli finely, you should get about 2 cups of chopped broccoli. Leave to cool.
  • Add the broccoli to a bowl, add the cheese, chopped spring onion, breadcrumbs, egg and black pepper, and mix everything well.
  • Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit).
  • Grease a baking tray with vegetable oil, then shape small balls out of the broccoli mixture, I ended up with 13 balls, but depending on the size, you might get more or less.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until lightly golden brown, turning them on the other side half the way through baking.
  • Serve warm or cold.

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Nutrition

Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 362IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg