Broccoli Cheese Patties
These broccoli cheese patties are crispy, cheesy, and full of delicious broccoli flavor! They are made with simple ingredients and cooked in a frying pan until golden brown. Serve these easy broccoli patties as an appetizer, snack, side dish, or light vegetarian meal.
Servings: 8
Calories: 163kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or almond meal
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1/2 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Cook the broccoli florets by steaming or boiling them for 5 to 7 minutes, or until tender.
- Drain the broccoli well in a colander and let it cool slightly.
- Finely chop the cooked broccoli and add it to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, flour or almond meal, beaten eggs, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Mix everything together until fully combined and the mixture holds together.
- Scoop out the broccoli mixture and shape it into 8 to 10 patties.
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the broccoli cheese patties to the pan in a single layer.
- Cook the patties for 3 to 4 minutes on one side, then flip them with a spatula.
- Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on both sides, then serve warm.
Notes
- Use almond meal instead of all-purpose flour to make these broccoli cheese patties gluten-free.
- Add a pinch of paprika or chopped fresh parsley for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 369mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 534IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 205mg | Iron: 1mg