Broccoli recipe kids will love! - Broccoli Cutlets
Most everyone knows the goodness that comes from Broccoli and an overwhelmingly large group also know that it is one of the foods that kids love to hate. You can change that today with a Broccoli Recipe kids will love! Follow this recipe and I guarantee you that your kids will ask for more. I am not kidding....I have tried this at potlucks and has never failed to impress a kid. Broccoli Cutlet "cuts" through the common opinion that broccoli is a bland and somewhat fibrous. Broccoli Cutlets are also easy to prepare.
They are perfect appetizers all by themselves and even better with a hot cup of vegan chai 😉
Cutlets are typically made with potatoes and peas as the main ingredients, but I wanted to do mix in broccoli in a way that can keep the crispy outer and softcore nature.
So, I steamed the broccoli and shredded them. I was also thinking to add green chili paste, but that would not appeal to kids. But that's an idea for another day.
Recipe Video
Check out my video for step by step instructions. Notice that I have used chickpea flour in my video to help bind the cutlets. You can also use besan flour for this. It is important not to over-boil the broccoli or the potatoes.
Shredding the broccoli gives the right texture you need for a yummy cutlet. I hope the video instructions help you in preparing this recipe. As always keep the comments coming.
I have really enjoyed the overwhelming response I have received for the video instructions. If you have any suggestions to improve this, let me know...
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📖 Recipe
Broccoli Cutlets
Process Shot
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Ingredients
- 1 big head of broccoli or 2 cups chopped broccoli
- 3 medium potatoes
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- Salt to taste
- ½ cup Italian Herb organic bread crumbs - see notes
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup Chickpea flour or besan flour
Instructions
- Chop the broccoli & potatoes and steam them.
- Lightly shred the steamed veggies in food processor or blender.
- Add the following and mix well to get an even mix: Red chili powder, Coriander powder, 2 tablespoon of bread crumbs and salt.
- Prepare Chickpea batter: In a small bowl, mix Chickpea flour with just enough water to get a flowing consistency and add pinch of salt.
- Prepare Cutlets: Make round ball with the dough and flatten by hand.
- Dip them in Chickpea batter and cover with bread crumbs like I show in the video.
- Roast the Cutlets with olive oil until they turn golden brown on both sides.
Notes
YOUR OWN NOTES
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimation only.
Broccoli cutlets are ready. Serve fresh with tomato ketchup or hot sauce!
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Manju Mahadevan says
OMG!! my son would love this. He is a huge fan of broccoli and would eat anything if i say it has that in it 😀
Linda and Alex @ Veganosity says
This is a great way to get anybody to eat their broccoli. Looks great!
Uma Raghupathi says
yes Linda 🙂 Thanks!
Maria Doss says
I love cutlets and adding broccoli into it is such a lovely idea:) This would great as a sandwich filling or burgers too
Uma Raghupathi says
Yes that's great idea:) Thanks !
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
Adults are sure to love these too! You video is so awesome, Uma! I love it.
Uma Raghupathi says
Thanks Amy! Glad that you loved my video 🙂
Nicole Dawson says
My kids already love broccoli but this would be an awesome way to change it up!
Uma Raghupathi says
Yes I am always looking new recipes to change it up:) Thanks !
Strength and Sunshine says
Broccoli is delicious and thi is a fun way to serve it up!
Uma Raghupathi says
Thanks Rebecca:)