Broccoli Feta Bites
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Recipe type: Main, Appetizer
Cuisine: Vegetarian
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Serves: 45 Bite Size Balls
 
Fun to eat, easy to make and healthy as an added bonus. Why not use your broccoli in a different way?
Ingredients
  • 650 grams Fresh (or frozen) Broccoli Florets
  • 2 Garlic Cloves – Diced
  • 2 Eggs
  • 7 tbsp Bread Crumbs
  • 100 grams Cheese – Grated (I used Cheddar)
  • 100 grams Feta Cheese – Crumbed
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Dill- - Chopped
  • 1 tbsp Dried Basil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • ½ cup Bread Crumbs for Coating
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375F (180C)
  2. Prepare large baking pan covered with parchment paper
  3. Place the ½ cup bread crumbs for coating in a small bowl and set aside for later.
  4. Cook the broccoli florets in a covered pot with boiling water. Cook for about 15 minutes.
  5. Drain the broccoli florets from water, place in a food processor and chop until diced.
  6. In a large bowl place the garlic, cheese, feta, dill, basil, bread crumbs and eggs and add in the diced broccoli. Mix all together until evenly combined.
  7. Scoop with teaspoon and roll into ping pong size balls.
  8. Roll in the bread crumbs you set aside for coating (1/2 cup) until fully coated and place on baking sheet.
  9. Once you’re done with all the balls, place in preheated oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown on the outside.
  10. Serve drizzled with tahini or with sour cream on top.
Recipe by Maya`s Kitchen at https://www.mayaskitchen.info/2013/05/14/baked-broccoli-feta-bites/