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Broccoli Balls

Do you eat broccoli stalks? Broccoli stalks are both edible and delicious. Research conducted by Love Food Hate Waste has revealed that over 2,500 tonnes of broccoli stalks (and leaves) are thrown away by Kiwi households every year. This recipe for broccoli balls is a great one to make with children as it teaches them that the stalks are edible as well as encouraging them to eat more vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups broccoli, made up of grated broccoli stalk and/or cooked broccoli florets, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion grated or finely chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup plain flour
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs, finely chopped (optional)
  1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
  2. Mix all of the ingredients together.
  3. Roll the mixture into teaspoon sized balls then place on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
  4. Bake for 12-15 minutes, turning the broccoli balls about 8 minutes into cooking time.

For more broccoli stalk recipes visit www.lovefoodhatewaste.co.nz

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  • Never thought of throwing out the broccoli stalks. They are nice raw when freshly picked

    Lloyd Anderson

  • You didn't mention eating the peeled stalks raw. I've done this for years, delicious crunchy and tasting slightly like mild radish. A sprinkle of salt adds to the experience. Better than raw cauliflower stalks, which I also crunch raw.

    Raye

  • this sound yummy will try it.

    Esther Hart

  • THIS SOUNDS YUMMY WILL MAKE

    Esther Hart

  • Love these recipes. Will promote them to our Levin Garden Club as I do the newsletter.

    Carol Dyer

  • You can certainly have them raw also Raye. Thanks for sharing you tip! - Tui Team

    jenna

  • Broccoli stalks also make great soup.

    Beverly O'Hagan

  • I am making these tonight..they sound Delicious.

    Jenny

  • We hope you enjoy them Jenny! - Tui Team

    jenna

  • Made them tonight. Very nice. I left them in longer than recipe says but they didn't brown as much as the pic. I also added some celery, bell pepper and some cauli to bulk up.

    Sandy

  • Sounds delish Sandy, thanks for the tips! Enjoy, Tui Team

    jenna

  • Delicious! Added grated carrot to mine. Nice cold too with tomato relish.

    Polly

  • use the same mixture to make pizza base. Cook it then add toppings and finish in the oven.

    jill macfarlane

  • Broccoli stalks and leaves are great in stir fries as well.

    Trish

  • yummy I am going tomakethese for myself.

    Kay Anderson

  • The tender stalk nearest the florets doesn't even need to be peeled, and I always slice and steam it with the rest of the broccoli. (I must admit that I do throw away the tough lower stalk though, but it goes into the compost bin and back into our garden!)

    Robyn

  • Sounds yummy. Will definitely try in between my favourite broccoli recipe, which is broccoli soup with blue vein cheese.

    Anthony Hodgson

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