Broccoli Cakes

• μερίδες: Yield: 4 patties categor
• χρόνος ενεργούς προετοιμασίας: 20

Υλικά

1/2 cup uncooked quinoa (or sub 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa and skip the water)

1 cup of water

4 –5 cups fresh broccoli florets (1/2 lb)

2 scallions, diced

1 egg

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 garlic clove, finely minced (or 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic)

1/4 cup almond flour (or usse regular flour or bread crumbs), more as needed

1/2 cup grated cheese (cheddar, jack, mozzarella or vegan cheese)

2–3 tablespoons oil for searing.

Οδηγίες

Cook Quinoa: Rinse quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer. Drain. Bring quinoa and water to boil (takes about 7.5 minutes) in a very small pot, cover, lower heat to low and simmer 10-12 minutes until tender and all the water is gone. Turn off heat, let stand 5 minutes covered.

Steam broccoli: While cooking the quinoa, steam the broccoli until “just tender” being careful not to overcook. Drain well, and pat dry. (It is imperative that broccoli is not overcooked and is patted dry in order for cakes to stick together.)

Combine and Pulse: Place broccoli, scallions, quinoa, egg, salt, pepper, garlic, and cheese into a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Pulse in the almond flour, mixing in well. The mixture should easily mound on a spoon and just be slightly sticky, easily forming a patty. If the mixture seems very wet, continue adding almond flour a tablespoon at a time until manageable. Form 4 large patties. You shouldn’t need to coat these in flour or breadcrumbs- but do as you like.

Sear: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Carefully place patties in the skillet, lowering heat to medium-low– resisting the temptation to move or fiddle with them. As they form the deep golden crust, they will naturally release themselves from the pan, and not stick- making flipping much easier. (I like to use a thin metal spatula here. Rubber spatulas have thicker edges, much harder to get under delicate things.) Flip when golden and releasing, about 5 minutes. Cook the other side until slightly puffed in the center, lowering heat more if need be.

SERVE: At this point, you could refrigerate if making ahead, and reheat down the road. Or keep in a warm oven until serving. Serve with a side salad or sauteed greens. Top with a flavorful sauce if you like (see options in notes).

Σημειώσεις

Feel free to sub 1 1/2 cups cooked rice for the quinoa.

Making sure the steamed broccoli is as dry as possible (pat it dry) will allow you to use less flour or bread crumbs. The first time I made this, I did not pat dry the broccoli, and it needed 1/2 cup almond flour. The second time, I patted the broccoli dry, and only needed 1/4 cup flour, if that.

Make sure the quinoa is dry and not watery.

Pick a sauce to serve these!

Chipotle mayo; Vegan Cilantro Crema; Tzatziki; Authentic Zhoug Sauce Recipe with Yogurt; Avocado Cilantro Sauce