Broccoli and Edamame Bites

This recipe is inspired by one that I got from Freshmade NYC where I teach children's cooking classes.  I tweaked it a bit and today, I made this recipe with toddlers.  They were a hit! I went home after my class and made them for myself.  They are great to make in large batches so you can eat some fresh, and freeze the rest to use for quick meals.  


Broccoli and Edamame Croquettes

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 2 heads of broccoli, broken into florets (about 3 cups)
• 3/4 cup shelled edamame, defrosted
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• pepper to taste
• 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup golden flaxseed meal
• 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 eggs, beaten

1. Preheat the oven to 400°.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
2. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.   Add in the garlic and onions and sauté until onions are translucent.
3. Add in broccoli and sauté until they turn bright green and are tender.  Add the edamame and cook for another 30 seconds.  Set aside to cool.
   
   
   
   
4. Once cooled, put in a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal (you do not want to process it until it is a paste because it is nice to have some  texture.)
   
5. Add the, panko, flaxseed meal, cheese, and eggs.
   
6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. Pulse a few more times to combine.  
   
8. Then using an ice-cream scoop, form croquettes and place on the prepared baking sheet.
   
   
   
   
   
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until golden brown on top. 

Enjoy!! 

Deniz Akiska Vergara

The Chef in the City

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