Crispy Broccoli Patties with Melted Fresh Cheese
Golden, oven-baked broccoli patties with a gooey cheese center — a light vegetarian dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, these patties are a delicious way to sneak more greens onto the table.
🛒 Ingredients
7 servings
- 1 medium head of Japanese broccoli, cooked and finely chopped (florets only)
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 egg white
- 2 tbsp fine rolled oats
- 3 tbsp breadcrumbs + extra for shaping
- 4 tbsp light mayonnaise
- ½ tsp salt
- 7 slices of light fresh cheese (fresh mozzarella or mild white cheese)
- Light vegetable margarine for the pan
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Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish (about 33 x 23 cm) with margarine and dust with breadcrumbs. Set aside.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, onion, egg white, oats, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise and salt. Mix until you get a cohesive, slightly firm mixture.
- 3
Dust your hands with breadcrumbs and shape the mixture into small even patties. Arrange them side by side in the prepared dish.
- 4
Bake for 10 minutes, then carefully flip each patty and bake for another 10 minutes until golden brown.
- 5
Remove from the oven. Place a slice of fresh cheese on half the patties, top each with a second patty and return to the oven for 5 minutes until the cheese melts. Serve immediately.
💡 Chef's Tip
For extra flavour, stir a pinch of smoked paprika or garlic powder into the mixture. These patties freeze well before baking — just pop them straight from the freezer into the oven.
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