Broccoli is a vegetable that contains large amounts of vitamin A, C and E, and minerals such as zinc, calcium, potassium, among others, so is good to help the nervous system, prevent cancer, prevent cardiovascular diseases, It helps detoxify and even serves as a great antioxidant. It’s for this reason and for the amount of nutrients for which is called "superfood".
However, despite how good broccoli is for our health, people don’t usually consume it, sometimes due to the monotony of its preparation, or simply because its flavor is not "attractive". This is why I bring you a solution with my Broccoli Treats!
Ingredients
500g of broccoli (a large broccoli)
2 eggs
1 chopped onion in small cubes
200g grated yellow cheese (optional)
100g of bread crumbs
Thyme
Parsley
Salt
Pepper
Preparation
• Grate the broccoli using a grater.
• Season with a pinch of salt and let it rest for 20 minutes
• Place the grated broccoli on absorbent paper and squeeze it to remove all its water.
• Once dry, place the broccoli in a bowl with onion, cheese, bread crumbs, parsley, thyme and pepper.
• Pour the 2 eggs and mix all together.
• Gently shape the "broccoli treats" with your hands and place them on a tray previously covered with baking paper or aluminum foil.
• Bake “Broccoli treats” in the oven for 25 minutes at 450 °F
• Take them out of the oven and serve