Broccoli Croquettes by @lojdovale

35 min

4 servings

🥦

350 g

Broccoli

🫘

400 g jar (about 240 g drained)

Chickpeas

🥖

75 g

Breadcrumbs

🧂

3 g

Salt

⚫

0.5 g

Pepper

  1. Drain
    • canned chickpeas

    Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly.

  2. Cut
    • broccoli

    Cut the broccoli into florets and cook it until nearly tender; drain well.

  3. Add
    • broccoli
    • canned chickpeas

    Add the cooked broccoli and drained chickpeas to a blender. Blend into a coarse mixture.

  4. Transfer
    • breadcrumbs

    Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and stir in the breadcrumbs.

  5. Season
    • salt

    Season the mixture with salt and black pepper. Mix until evenly combined.

  6. Shape

    Shape the mixture into large balls or croquettes. Place them in the air fryer basket.

  7. Air-fry

    Air-fry the croquettes at 200°C / 390°F for about 20 minutes. Cook until browned and crisp outside.

Broccoli Croquettes by @lojdovale

35 min

4 servings

🥦

350 g

Broccoli

🫘

400 g jar (about 240 g drained)

Chickpeas

🥖

75 g

Breadcrumbs

🧂

3 g

Salt

⚫

0.5 g

Pepper

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/7

    Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly.

    🫘canned chickpeas
    🧺colander

  2. Step 2/7

    Cut the broccoli into florets and cook it until nearly tender; drain well.

    🥦broccoli
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board
    🧺colander

  3. Step 3/7

    Add the cooked broccoli and drained chickpeas to a blender. Blend into a coarse mixture.

    🥦broccoli
    🫘canned chickpeas

  4. Step 4/7

    Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and stir in the breadcrumbs.

    🥖breadcrumbs
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spoon

  5. Step 5/7

    Season the mixture with salt and black pepper. Mix until evenly combined.

    🧂salt
    ⚫black pepper
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spoon

  6. Step 6/7

    Shape the mixture into large balls or croquettes. Place them in the air fryer basket.

    🥣mixing bowl
    🔥air fryer basket

  7. Step 7/7

    Air-fry the croquettes at 200°C / 390°F for about 20 minutes. Cook until browned and crisp outside.

    🔥air fryer basket

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Grains, Seasonings

Ingredients

Broccoli, Chickpeas, Breadcrumbs, Salt, Pepper

Notes

Broccoli (boiled), Chickpeas (jarred, boiled/drained), Breadcrumbs (amount not given), Salt (to taste), Pepper (to taste)

Allergens

gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Plant-Based, Low-Fat

Calories

180 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 8g, Carbohydrates: 31g, Fiber: 7g, Fat: 2g, Sugars: 4g, Sodium: 330mg

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 440mg, Iron: 2.4mg, Calcium: 55mg, Magnesium: 55mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 60mg, Vitamin K: 85mcg, Folate: 105mcg, Vitamin B6: 0.3mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

35 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

7 steps

Equipments

Utensils

colander, knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, spoon, air fryer basket

Appliances

Blender, Air fryer

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Side Dish, Snack, Appetizer, Main Course

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Healthy Snack, Meal Prep

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@lojdovale

Origin

Cuisine

Czech, European

Geographic

Czech Republic, Central Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Tender, Soft

Flavors

Savory, Earthy, Peppery

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool completely before refrigerating,Reheat in the air fryer for best crispness), freezer : 2 months (Freeze in a freezer-safe airtight container,Separate layers with parchment paper,Reheat from frozen in the air fryer)