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Crispy Broccoli Cream Balls in a Pan

Crispy Broccoli Cream Balls in a Pan

@mescolabene

These balls are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, easy and quick to prepare! They are not classic gnocchi, but a tasty version made by browning directly in the pan. Perfect as a main dish or a snack for an aperitif.

Difficulty: Easy
Cooking: 15 min
Preparation: 15 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Cooked and blended broccoli cream200g
  • Flour100g
  • Egg1unit
  • Saltto taste
  • Grated parmesanto taste
  • Extra virgin olive oilto taste
  • Garlic in its skin1unit
  • Ground black pepperto taste

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 5

    Blend the cooked broccoli until you obtain a smooth cream.

  2. STEP 2 OF 5

    In a bowl, combine the broccoli cream, egg, salt, flour (a little at a time), and, if you like, grated Parmesan. Knead until you get a soft and moldable dough.

  3. STEP 3 OF 5

    Take small portions of the dough and form balls.

  4. STEP 4 OF 5

    Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan with the garlic in its skin. Add the balls and cook them over medium heat, turning them to brown well on all sides, covering the pan for 10-15 minutes.

  5. STEP 5 OF 5

    Once golden and crispy, remove the garlic and serve with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan and a grind of fresh pepper.

General Information

Origin

Italia, Lazio

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)112.4
Carbohydrates (g)17.24
of which Sugars (g)3.26
Fat (g)2.16
of which Saturates (g)0.69
Protein (g)6.06
Fiber (g)2.14
Sale (g)0.03
  • Proteins
    6.06g·22%
  • Carbohydrates
    17.24g·62%
  • Fats
    2.16g·8%
  • Fibers
    2.14g·8%