The recipe for pan-fried broccoli flatbreads is made without eggs and is very easy to prepare.
To avoid eating broccoli the same way all the time, I suggest this tasty and light alternative made with boiled and blended broccoli, type 2 flour and Greek yogurt, which makes them soft and allows us not to use eggs.
Suitable both for a quick brunch and for a buffet, they also look nice thanks to their green color that evokes spring! (Although it’s a recipe you can make all year round).
They take just a few minutes to prepare and a couple of minutes per side to cook in the pan. I used the Bimby to boil the broccoli while I did other things, and then I used it to finish the recipe, but as you’ll see they can be made by hand very easily.
Are you ready to try the pan-fried broccoli flatbreads? I love them filled with tomatoes and mixed greens, but they’re also good with smoked salmon and grilled zucchini.
READ THE TIPS, HOW TO MIX BY HAND AND THE F.A.Q. AT THE END OF THE RECIPE
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking time: 4 Minutes
- Portions: 7 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter and Spring, All seasons
Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cups broccoli (weight after boiling (about 250 g))
- 2 1/2 cups type 2 flour
- 3 1/3 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 2/3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 1/4 tsp instant baking powder for savory preparations
- fine salt
- pepper
Tools
- Food processor
- Blender
Steps
Boil the broccoli florets in salted water, or steam them, and blend. (They must be very soft). In the Bimby: 212°F – speed Soft – counterclockwise – 12–15 min. Then blend 25 sec./speed 8.
Put all the ingredients into the Bimby bowl and then blend for 20 sec./speed Dough.
Move the dough to a lightly floured work surface, roll it out and cut into the desired size (on average the diameter of a drinking glass is sufficient). Create dimples with floured fingers or with the handle of a wooden spoon.
Lightly oil the pan, and cook the flatbreads for about 2 minutes per side, covering with a lid.
Before flipping the flatbreads, lightly brush the surface. Fill as desired and serve hot or cold.
Hand mixing
Blend the boiled broccoli and place them in a bowl. Let them cool slightly, then add the sifted flour and baking powder and finally mix in the yogurt and oil. Check the seasoning and, if necessary, add a little fine salt and a grating of black pepper. Compact the dough and then proceed with rolling and cooking.
Tips:
Flour absorption can vary so you may need a few extra tablespoons. The final dough should not be sticky.
FAQ (Questions & Answers)
How can they be filled?
They can be filled with cherry tomatoes, arugula and Parmesan shavings, or with sun-dried tomatoes and stracciatella. They also pair wonderfully with smoked salmon or with chickpea hummus.
Can I use regular plain yogurt?
Yes, but since it is slightly less thick than Greek yogurt, you may need a bit more flour.
Can the flours be changed?
You can use 00 or type 1 flour. I’m not sure about other flours; you would need to experiment.
