Broccoli Cakes

Broccoli isn't my favorite,

but I'm trying to get more vegetables into our dinner

that don't just get dumped out of a can.

So when I saw this pin I thought, 

"hey, that looks like some broccoli I want to eat!"

So I grabbed the 4 easy ingredients:

broccoli, cheese, bread crumbs and eggs, to get started.

  

First, I chopped the broccoli up into small pieces,

 

and then steamed it in the microwave for about three minutes

in a bowl with a lid and a few tablepoons of water.

After straining it, the broccoli was set aside. 

Next, in a large bowl I cracked three eggs and beat them,

  

before adding in the steamed broccoli, 

about a cup of bread crumbs and about a cup of cheese.

 

Then I just mixed it all together and 

added in a little salt and pepper,

 before shaping everything into little patties,

and frying them up in some oil.

 

 We cooked them thoroughly on each side

 to make sure the egg got cooked all the way through 

and then let them cool on a paper towel covered plate

to soak up any left over oil -

The broccoli cakes were served up with some
grilled chicken breast and rice to make a lovely meal.

I'm not claiming it's the healthiest vegetable addition ever,

but I ate a lot of broccoli and it sure was tasty!

We will definitely be making these again.

Broccoli Cakes

one head of broccoli

1 to 1 & 1/2 c. shredded cheese

1 c. bread crumbs

3 eggs

salt & pepper to taste

oil

Cut broccoli into small pieces. Steam broccoli in microwave for three minutes in a microwave-safe bowl with a lid in a few tablespoons of water. In a large bowl, beat three eggs and add steamed broccoli, cheese and bread crumbs. Salt and pepper to taste. Combine well and form into patties. Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a large skillet. Cook patties on both sides until thoroughly cooked and slightly crispy.