Tuesday, February 21, 2012

"However You Like 'Em" Broccoli Bites

I've made broccoli bites before.  The basic recipe is simple:  chopped broccoli, bread crumbs, egg, cheese.  I thought I would make them today, but switch it up a little bit.  My daughter, who has always been a good eater, is starting to get picky.  It's like she's a toddler or something!?!  Some days, I have to give her choice after choice until she will finally eat something, and it usually ends up being fruit.  She could eat fruit all day long, but veggies have started to not be her thing.  So I made these today with the HOPE that she would at least taste them.  Not only did she taste them, she ate 3 whole ones for her lunch.  A-maz-ing.  I didn't measure anything, so I'm just going to give you estimates, but feel free to change them to your liking.  In fact, this recipe is so simple, you can really change it up to however you like it.  Here are some ideas for variations:

Vegetable:  broccoli, zucchini, cauliflower, carrots, sweet potato, eggplant, spinach
Cheese:  mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan, vegan cheese, jack
Flavorings:  cilantro & lime; Italian seasoning; soy sauce & ginger; cumin, chili powder & oregano




Here's the recipe I made:

Ingredients:
2 cups steamed broccoli
1 cup steamed cauliflower
1 15oz can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Flavorings: see below

Directions:
1.  Steam broccoli and cauliflower.  Finely chop in a food processor.
2.  Add beans to food processor to mix with veggies.
3.  Pour veggie/bean mix into large bowl.  Add panko, egg & cheese.
4.  Season as desired:  I divided my mixture into 2 bowls and seasoned with 2 different flavorings.  In one bowl, I added 1tbsp granulated garlic and 1 1/2 tsp onion powder.  In the other bowl, I added 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tbsp curry powder & 1/4 cup orange juice (I added a little more bread crumbs to this one, too).
5.  Form veggie mix into golf ball size balls and place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.  (I've thought about doing this in muffin tins, too, and I think that would probably work!)
6.  Bake at 375F for about 25, turning over half way through.

After the bites have cooled, you can freeze them for another day.  Pop them out and warm in the microwave as you need them.

Okay, so here's the honest truth:  I didn't really care for these.  However, and that's a BIG however, my daughter devoured them, and that's all I care about.  I will try them again, with some different seasonings and hopefully they will turn out to be more pleasing to my palate.  I'm not discouraging you from making them, but I am saying to try out a variation that you'll like!  The basics are:  veggies, egg, bread crumbs & cheese.  So basic, with so many variations to try!  If you get a mix that you really love, please let me know! :)

 Proof that these broccoli bites are toddler-approved!  :)

17 comments:

  1. Fantastic beat ! I wish to apprentice even as you amend your website, how can i subscribe for a blog site?
    The account aided me a appropriate deal. I were tiny
    bit acquainted of this your broadcast provided vivid transparent
    concept

    Also visit my homepage; exercises to increase vertical

    ReplyDelete
  2. I am sure this post has touched all the internet viewers, its really really fastidious post on
    building up new blog.

    Also visit my webpage ... exercises to improve vertical leap

    ReplyDelete
  3. After looking into a number of the blog articles
    on your site, I seriously like your way of blogging. I book-marked it to my bookmark webpage list and will be
    checking back soon. Take a look at my website as well and tell me how you
    feel.

    Also visit my webpage exercises to improve vertical jump

    ReplyDelete
  4. Howdy just wanted to give you a brief heads up and let you know a few of the images aren't loading properly. I'm not sure why but
    I think its a linking issue. I've tried it in two different browsers and both show the same results.

    Check out my web site :: workouts for vertical leap

    ReplyDelete
  5. Ahaa, its fastidious conversation regarding this paragraph at this place
    at this blog, I have read all that, so now me also commenting here.


    My blog cheap vacation deals to mexico

    ReplyDelete
  6. What's Happening i am new to this, I stumbled upon this I have found It positively helpful and it has helped me out loads. I am hoping to contribute & aid different users like its aided me. Great job.

    Review my site ... jump manual review

    ReplyDelete
  7. Aw, this was a very good post. Taking a few minutes and actual effort to create a really good article… but what can I say… I put things off a whole lot and never seem to get nearly anything done.


    my web blog - http://www.myfunnysms.com/community/groups/some-suggestions-that-will-improve-your-ability-to-jump/

    ReplyDelete
  8. I have read so many posts about the blogger lovers
    except this article is actually a pleasant post, keep it up.


    my homepage ... socialzit.com

    ReplyDelete
  9. Wow, that's what I was searching for, what a stuff! present here at this weblog, thanks admin of this website.

    Also visit my web blog Vertical Jump Exercises

    ReplyDelete
  10. Have you ever thought about writing an e-book or guest authoring on other websites?

    I have a blog based on the same ideas you discuss and would love to have you
    share some stories/information. I know my subscribers would enjoy your work.
    If you're even remotely interested, feel free to send me an e-mail.

    Feel free to surf to my site http://klaniny.pl/tiki/tiki-index.php?page=UserPageshaynedon

    ReplyDelete
  11. Nice post. I was checking constantly this blog and
    I am inspired! Extremely helpful info specifically the ultimate
    phase :) I maintain such info a lot. I used to be looking for this particular info for a very lengthy time.

    Thank you and good luck.

    Have a look at my site ... exercises to increase vertical

    ReplyDelete
  12. Touche. Outstanding arguments. Keep up the good spirit.


    Here is my blog - exercises to jump higher

    ReplyDelete
  13. Hola! I've been following your website for a while now and finally got the bravery to go ahead and give you a shout out from Huffman Texas! Just wanted to say keep up the great job!

    my weblog: kernu.edu.ee

    ReplyDelete
  14. Hi, constantly i used to check website posts here early in the break of day, because i enjoy
    to gain knowledge of more and more.

    Here is my weblog ... Loveformusic.It

    ReplyDelete
  15. Incredible points. Solid arguments. Keep up the amazing work.


    Have a look at my web-site ... http://www.bikersowned.ca

    ReplyDelete
  16. This website was... how do you say it? Relevant!
    ! Finally I have found something which helped me. Cheers!


    my weblog; workouts to improve vertical jump

    ReplyDelete
  17. Hi! I simply would like to offer you a huge thumbs up for your excellent information you have got here on this post.

    I will be coming back to your website for more soon.

    Here is my web site - sonoma diet

    ReplyDelete