Broccoli and potato croquettes, simple and tasty, excellent as a vegetarian main course or side dish. Quick to prepare and bake in the oven with just a drizzle of oil, resulting in crispy and light croquettes. You can flavor them with garlic, herbs, or spices to your liking, and everyone will love them. Try this recipe, it’s very easy and delicious!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 15 croquettes
- Cooking methods: Oven, Stove
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
- Energy 86.78 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 13.75 (g) of which sugars 1.38 (g)
- Proteins 4.37 (g)
- Fat 2.05 (g) of which saturated 0.76 (g)of which unsaturated 0.76 (g)
- Fibers 2.30 (g)
- Sodium 157.42 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 100 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 broccoli
- 7 oz potatoes
- 1 egg (large)
- 1 tbsp Grana Padano cheese, grated
- as needed breadcrumbs (about 4-5 tablespoons)
- 1 clove garlic (optional)
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Tools
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper
- Bowl
- Pot
- Colander
Preparation
Clean the broccoli by separating the florets and wash them under running water.
Peel the potatoes, rinse, and dice them.
Boil the potatoes and broccoli florets in salted boiling water for about 7-8 minutes.
Drain them and transfer to a bowl to cool down (1). Mash them with a fork or chop them with a knife.
Add salt, pepper, the Grana, minced garlic (if desired), and the beaten egg. Mix, then add breadcrumbs as needed to obtain a tender but workable mixture (2).
Shape the croquettes into your preferred shape and size, making sure they’re all the same size. As you prepare them, roll them in breadcrumbs.
Place the croquettes on a baking tray lined with parchment paper (3) and drizzle them with a bit of olive oil.
Bake in a fan oven at 375°F for about 25 minutes, or until they develop a slight crust on the surface.
The broccoli and potato croquettes are ready to be served… enjoy your meal!
Advice and Notes
You can adapt the recipe also for cauliflower or Romanesco broccoli.
If you have a few more minutes, you can steam the potatoes and broccoli, so they remain drier.
You can add a cube of provola cheese inside each croquette if you want a cheesy core.
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