Broccoli nuggets Everyone loves nuggets - especially when they are as tasty and healthy as these ones made with broccoli! Main Snack Print this recipe Details Serves: 6 (5 nuggets per serve)To prep: 15 MinutesTo cook: 35 MinutesDifficulty: Average Nutrition per servingEnergy : 429kJProtein: 8.8gTotal fat: 3.3g- saturated fat: 1.5gCarbohydrate: 7.2gFibre: 4.0gSodium: 153mg Ingredients 2 medium heads broccoli, cut into florets (save the stalks, finely chop and add them to soup for a nutrition boost!) 1/4 cup brown onion, chopped 1/4 cup finely ground breadcrumbs 1 large Community Co* free range egg 1/4 cup Community Co* Grated Parmesan Cheese*Community Co eggs and cheese can be found at IGA. Please note any brand of eggs or parmesan cheese work just as well. Method Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook until tender, this should take about 5 minutes. Drain, and add into a food processor. Pulse until chopped into small pieces. Add 3 cups of the broccoli to a bowl with egg, parmesan, onion and breadcrumbs. Stir to combine. The kids can help you form nuggets from about 1 tbsp of the mixture. Press the mixture into a cookie cutter to form a shape or simply roll them up! Place onto a baking tray and bake for about 20 minutes. Flip, and bake for another 10-15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for a little before enjoying with your favourite dipping sauce.
