Broccoli Cheese Balls: Low Carb Keto

Broccoli Cheese Balls: Low Carb Keto

Healthy Broccoli bites are loaded with broccoli, cheese, herbs, and spices. This super nutritious snack is Low Carb and makes a delicious protein replacement, appetizer or snack!

Course: lunch or side

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked, balls, bites, broccoli, healthy, keto, low-carb, meatballs, tots

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

5 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 20 balls

Calories: 32kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup almond flour or panko or Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup shredded cheese mozzarella, cheddar, or favorite melting cheese
  • 1/4 cup minced onion or shallots optional
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped optional
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun or taco seasoning or favorite seasoning blend!
  • Pinch of salt and pepper black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  • Steam broccoli in boiling water or microwave* (see notes) until tender. Chop broccoli using a knife or food processor until finely minced.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, eggs, almond flour, cheese, parsley, and spices. Mix until well incorporated.
  • Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and form into a ball. Place on lined baking sheet and spray or drizzle lightly with oil. Bake 25-30 minutes or until lightly golden and cooked through.
  • Serve on a salad, in a sandwich, with rice, or as an appetizer or snack with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

To steam broccoli in the microwave: Add the broccoli to a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 2 minutes covered with a wet paper towel.

To steam broccoli in water: Add the broccoli florets to a steamer basket and steam until fully tender, about 5 minutes. Or blanch in boiling water for 1 minute.

To Make Vegan: Replace egg with flax egg and cheese with vegan cheese.

Keto option: add in ¼ cup cooked crumbled bacon to the mixture before baking.

Sauces for serving: we like to serve these broccoli balls with our favorite chipotle sauce, avocado cilantro sauce, or light ranch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ball | Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 8.3mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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