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Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls

Broccoli can make a fun recipe too! These low-carb Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls are not only very delicious and super nutritious,  but they make a nice protein replacement. they are perfect to serve as snacks or appetizers at a gathering, these bites are loaded with broccoli, cheese, and spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 3 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups (packed) roughly chopped soft cooked broccoli (well drained) 
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheese or goat cheese
  • 2 Shallots / scallions  finely sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Black pepper
  • Olive oil spray

GARLIC LEMON YOGHURT SAUCE:

  • 2/3 cup Plain yoghurt
  • Zest of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 garlic clove minced
  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Pinch of Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  • Steam broccoli in boiling water or microwave until tender. Chop broccoli using a knife or food processor until finely minced.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, eggs, panko breadcrumbs, cheese, and spices. Mix until well incorporated.
  • Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and form into a ball. Place on lined baking sheet and spray or drizzle lightly with oil. Bake 25-30 minutes or until lightly golden and cooked through. 
  • Serve on a salad, in a sandwich, with rice, or as an appetizer or snack with the garlic lemon yoghurt sauce. 

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