Broccoli "Fritters"

You might think making broccoli taste amazing is a challenge, but this easy recipe will change your mind. With a creamy, cheesy center and a perfectly crispy exterior, these bites are a game-changer! Give them a try—you'll be pleasantly surprised at just how delicious broccoli can be!

Ingredients

• 20 oz steamed broccoli florets

• 1 bundle green onions, roughly chopped

• 2 cloves garlic

• 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup seasoned panko breadcrumbs

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp onion powder

• Salt and cracked pepper, to taste

• 1 large egg

• 1 cup (10 oz) Cotija cheese, crumbled

• Cooking spray

Instructions

1. Cook the broccoli according to the package directions until tender.

2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, Parmesan, panko, and Emma Seasoning. Set aside.

3. Add the green onions (including the white portions) and garlic to a food processor and pulse until very finely chopped. Then add the steamed broccoli and pulse until finely chopped but still slightly textured.

4. Next, add the egg and pulse until combined. Then add the flour mixture and pulse just until incorporated.

5. Finally, add the crumbled Cotija cheese and pulse a few more times until evenly distributed, leaving small pieces of cheese throughout the mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.

6. Using about ¼ cup of the mixture per fritter, form into balls and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Flatten each one into a thick patty with a fork. Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray.

7. Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes per side. They should be brown on both sides with crispy edges.

6 servings