Baked Christmas Broccoli Ring.
This is a vegetarian dish, perfect for serving at a Christmas lunch to make a friend who doesn’t like meat or fish happy.
Furthermore, the results of a study published in a scientific journal indicate that: broccoli contains a molecule capable of turning off an enzyme responsible for the growth of certain types of cancer, including breast and prostate cancer.
Just 100 grams, for example, provide the equivalent of 150 percent of the amount of vitamin C needed by our bodies, and there are also important minerals, from zinc to iron, and vitamins B and K.
thought for you:
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 181.76 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 14.92 (g) of which sugars 2.79 (g)
- Proteins 14.48 (g)
- Fat 8.14 (g) of which saturated 4.08 (g)of which unsaturated 3.62 (g)
- Fibers 3.85 (g)
- Sodium 243.62 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 150 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
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- 1.76 lbs broccoli
- 6 eggs
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs (or instant potato flakes)
- 2.1 oz Grana Padano PDO (grated)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- as needed chopped parsley (minced)
Baked Christmas Broccoli Ring
Tools
- Mold for pudding in silicone
- Pot
- Whisk
Preparation of the Baked Christmas Broccoli Ring
Start by putting a pot with water and salt on the stove and bring it to a boil.
Wash the broccoli thoroughly in water and remove the leaves, which, remember, you shouldn’t throw away because you can use them for pasta or vegetable broth.
Detach the florets. As soon as the water boils, immerse the vegetables and cook them for just 6 minutes, then drain them immediately and cool them in plenty of cold water to keep their bright color.
Once they are lukewarm, take the ring mold and arrange them upside down.
Now in a bowl beat the eggs, incorporate Grana Padano, minced garlic and parsley, and the 2 tablespoons of instant potato flakes, adjust salt and pepper according to your taste.
Mix the whole mixture well.
Pour the mixture gently over the broccoli
Bake in a ventilated oven at 356°F for 20 minutes.
After the time has passed, wait for it to cool slightly, and carefully place a plate on the ring mold and flip it over.
Serve it on the table, you can serve it warm or at room temperature.
Here is the Baked Christmas Broccoli Ring ready.
storage.
The Baked Christmas Broccoli Ring can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, but absolutely not in the freezer. Otherwise, the egg molecules freeze, then become too watery, and together with the water from the broccoli, they would ruin the dish.
Ask me anything
Baked Christmas Broccoli Ring
Can I use all types of broccoli?
Yes, even cauliflower
Baked Christmas Broccoli Ring
