We’re gonna keep things short and sweet today since I know you’re all so busy prepping for Shavuot! I’m gonna let the photos do the talking.
I think you’re getting the picture (pun intended). I took some good old broccoli trees and made ’em kid friendly! And they’re even gluten free. Because I love you. (And because I’m on South Beach).
Do yourself a favor and bookmark this flaxseed crumb recipe because if you’re gluten free, you’re going to want to put it on everything. Especially homemade chicken nuggets. Trust me.
Did I mention they are baked too? You’re welcome.
I love how much goodness is packed into these little balls. Broccoli, flaxseeds, almond meal, and I even made a Greek yogurt ranch dip. Betchya never knew that healthy food could taste/look this good!
And you know what else? these little magic balls are easily adaptable too! If you want a more cheesy bite, add some shredded cheddar. Or your favorite cheese. And you can easily swap in some panko or breadcrumbs if you don’t have gluten free ingredients on hand like I do. Told you they were magic balls.
You’ve got the recipe, now get into the kitchen and make them already! Happy dipping!
Gluten Free Broccoli Parmesan Poppers
32oz. bag frozen brocolli
2 eggs
1/2 cup Natural & Kosher grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup almond meal
1/2 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup flaxseed meal
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp kosher salt
Marinara sauce or Greek yogurt ranch dip (recipe follows), for dipping
Method:
Add broccoli to a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Drain well, pushing down on the broccoli to remove moisture. Pulse the broccoli in the food processor until finely chopped, but not ground. Place the chopped broccoli in a mixing bowl and add eggs, Parmesan, almond meal, garlic powder, salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, mix the flaxseed meal and spices. Roll 2 tablespoons of broccoli batter into balls and dip into the flaxseed mixture. Place on a greased baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
Yield: 27 poppers
VARIATION: For more cheesy goodness, use Natural & Kosher cheese shredded cheddar instead of the parmesan.
NON GLUTEN FREE OPTION: roll the broccoli balls in flavored panko bread crumbs.
NUT FREE OPTION: use bread crumbs instead of almond meal.
Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip
6 oz. plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp minced onion flakes
1/4 tsp dried parsley
1/4 tsp dried dill
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp seasoned salt
pinch of black pepper
Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir to combine.
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These look amazing! Are they good at room temperature or do they have to be served hot? I think my kids would love them and they would be great to pack in their lunches.
Thanks Shoshana! They are very good at room temp, just not particularly crunchy.
Thanks! I am going to try these next week!
I can’t wait to make this! What a great recipe and a wonderful new way to have my kids eat broccoli.
Thanks julie!
Can you freeze them
Hi Marci, yes you can! I prefer to freeze them raw and then bake until crisp and golden.
Do you bake them straight from the freezer
My oven will be on 350 over yom tov
Is this hot enough?
And how long should they bake?
Thank you
I bake them straight from the freezer at 400 degrees until they are crispy and browned.
If they were baked on 350 after frozen for a little longer then you would on 400, would they still get that outer-crispness?
I haven’t tried it so I can’t say for sure, but possibly.
Baked poppers?!?! Oh my! :)
I am coeliac and this recipe looks really good for those who are gluten free. Thanks for the recipe all the best to you.
Thanks Steven!
I’ve made this a few times with either cauliflower or broccoli (didn’t have any). They are great.
What I would like to know is: If I use fresh broccoli how long should I cook or steam the broccoli?
I would cook until tender. If a fork slides through it easily, it’s ready!
What can I use instead of flaxseed meal
bread crumbs, corn flake crumbs or panko crumbs.
If i use bread crumbs, do I put inside the poppers (to substitute almond meal) and roll them for the outside? or just the outside? Thanks
You can use them for both. For the inside, if you don’t want to use almond meal, use bread crumbs instead. For the outside, if you don’t want to use the flaxseed mixture, use panko or regular bread crumbs instead.
Are you saying cornflakes crumbs won’t be or taste as good as bread crumbs?
Not at all, you can definitely use corn flakes if you’d like.
Can this be made without the cheese? Want to make it for a yom tov side…
Sure!
Thanks
Can you use almond flour instead of almond meal?
Is there anything I can use instead of flaxseed meal?
Thx Marissa
Hi Marissa, see the notes below the recipe :)