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Broccoli Cheese Balls: Low Carb Keto
Healthy Broccoli bites are loaded with broccoli, cheese, herbs, and spices. This super nutritious snack is Low Carb and makes a delicious protein replacement, appetizer or snack!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 20 balls
Calories: 32 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup almond flour or panko or Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 cup shredded cheese mozzarella, cheddar, or favorite melting cheese
- 1/4 cup minced onion or shallots optional
- 2 tbsp cilantro chopped optional
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun or taco seasoning or favorite seasoning blend!
- Pinch of salt and pepper black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Steam broccoli in boiling water or microwave* (see notes) until tender. Chop broccoli using a knife or food processor until finely minced.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, eggs, almond flour, cheese, parsley, and spices. Mix until well incorporated.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and form into a ball. Place on lined baking sheet and spray or drizzle lightly with oil. Bake 25-30 minutes or until lightly golden and cooked through.
- Serve on a salad, in a sandwich, with rice, or as an appetizer or snack with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Notes
- To steam broccoli in the microwave: Add the broccoli to a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 2 minutes covered with a wet paper towel.
- To steam broccoli in water: Add the broccoli florets to a steamer basket and steam until fully tender, about 5 minutes. Or blanch in boiling water for 1 minute.
- To Make Vegan: Replace egg with flax egg and cheese with vegan cheese.
- Keto option: add in ¼ cup cooked crumbled bacon to the mixture before baking.
- Sauces for serving: we like to serve these broccoli balls with our favorite chipotle sauce, avocado cilantro sauce, or light ranch.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1ball
Calories
32kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
41mg
(2%)
Potassium
41mg
(1%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
160IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
8.3mg
(9%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 32
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1ball | |
| Calories | 32kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 41mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 41mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 160IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.