No-Waste Broccoli Veggie Nuggets
These no-waste, bite-sized veggie nuggets are a simple way to get more veggies onto your child’s plate. Don’t discard those broccoli stems! Turn them into these easy veggie nuggets for a treat your kids will love. Grab your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 medium head broccoli stem and florets, chopped
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 3 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs divided
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Add broccoli and carrots to food processor or blender. Blend until well chopped. Add eggs, 1¼ cups panko, mozzarella cheese, salt, onion powder and garlic powder. Blend until well combined, scraping sides as needed. Stir in ¼ cup panko and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese.
- In small bowl, mix 1/4 cup panko and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Roll batter into small 1-inch balls. Roll in panko blend, coating all sides.
- Place veggie balls onto parchment-lined baking sheet. Gently push down to form nuggets.
- Bake 10 minutes, flip, and bake an additional 2 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
Nutrition
Calories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 7gFat: 4gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 360mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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