Whether it’s a healthy snack, vegetarian dinner or creative vegetable side dish, these oatmeal broccoli nuggets are juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. They’re easy to make and are a creative alternative to traditional nuggets.
Ingredients
For 4 servings:
300g broccoli
1 Green onion
1 garlic clove
100g oatmeal
60g finely grated cheese
2 Eggs
to taste Salt pepper
Preparation
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Bring a pan of water to the boil and add enough salt. Boil the broccoli florets for 2-3 minutes, then remove and cool in ice water.
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Chop the cooled broccoli florets very finely.
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Coarsely chop the oat flakes in a blender. Wash and finely chop the green onions. Press the garlic into the garlic.
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Mix the broccoli, chopped oat flakes, green onion, garlic and cheese in a bowl. Add the eggs and knead everything into a smooth mixture.
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Add more egg if necessary or a little more water if the mixture is too dry.
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Season with salt and pepper and let the mixture stand for a few minutes to allow the oats to swell.
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Preheat the oven to 200°C (convection) and line a baking tray with baking paper.
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Form about 10 nuggets from the mixture and place them on the prepared baking tray.
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Bake the nuggets for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy, turning once.
Tip:
As a gluten-free option, you can use certified gluten-free oats and make sure all the other ingredients are gluten-free. This makes nuggets a delicious option for those who want to avoid gluten.
