Keto Broccoli Croquettes

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Keto Broccoli Croquettes are a tasty low-carb dish as a substitute for potato fritters. These broccoli croquettes are very crispy and tender because they have soft broccoli, cheddar cheese, almond flour, and seasoning. These croquettes are very healthy and nutrient-rich & suitable for anyone following a keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diet. These broccoli croquettes will serve as an excellent snack, appetizer, or side dish. These Keto Broccoli Croquettes are filled with proteins, fats, which makes them filling and energizing. We can easily store these in the refrigerator, so it serves as a great meal prep option as well. We can serve these broccoli croquettes with fried eggs for breakfast, serve them with the preferred dipping sauce, or pack them in a lunchbox.

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STATS:

  • Calories: 110 kcal
  • Prep time: Fifteen mints.
  • Cook time: Fifteen mints.
  • Total time: Thirty mints.
  • Cuisine: Low-carb
  • Course: Appetizer
  • Diet: Keto, & Vegetarian
  • Serving size: 2 croquettes
  • Serving: 4

EQUIPMENT:

  • Double boiler
  • Strainer
  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Paper towel

INGREDIENTS:

  • Two cups broccoli florets
  • One cup cheddar cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • 2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. paprika
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

CAULIFLOWER FLORETS:

  • We can finely cut the florets and then steam the florets for the best texture, and we would use the frozen and fresh florets to make this dish.

CHEDDAR CHEESE:

  • Sharp cheddar cheese is added to these croquettes as it melts well and also gives a rich flavor.

ALMOND FLOUR:

  • Almond flour adds structure and keeps these croquettes gluten-free and low in carbs.

PARMESAN CHEESE:

  • Parmesan cheese adds a nutty, flavorful richness to these croquettes and improves the crispiness of these croquettes.

EGGS:

  • Eggs are used to bind the components and to easily shape the croquettes.

GARLIC:

  • Garlic is used to add flavor to the croquettes; we would also utilize garlic powder if fresh garlic is not available.

OLIVE OIL:

  • We use olive oil to fry these croquettes as it increases the flavor and also adds healthy fats.

SEASONING:

  • We can season these croquettes with black pepper powder, paprika, and salt in these croquettes to add flavor and taste without the carbs.

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INSTRUCTION:

  1. We can take the knife and chop the broccoli finely and steam the florets till they get soft.
  2. Then include cheese, broccoli, eggs, almond flour, garlic, Parmesan, & spices in dish and stir them with spoon.
  3. We can divide the mixture into eight portions & shape the mixture into oval croquettes.
  4. Then we can warm up the oil.
  5. We can put these croquettes in the oil and fry for 3-4 minutes from each surface.
  6. Now we can put the fried croquettes in the paper towel and serve warm.

SERVING IDEAS:

  • Serve these broccoli croquettes with Greek yogurt dip or sour cream.
  • Roasted chicken or grilled meats also goes great with the broccoli croquettes.
  • We can also have these broccoli croquettes in place of patties.
  • You can also have these broccoli croquettes with eggs for a tasty breakfast.
  • Add nuts and olives along with these broccoli croquettes in a keto lunchbox.
  • We can have these croquettes with avocado dip or a hot aioli

TIPS:

  • We could chill the ingredients before shaping the croquettes.
  • You could also use the processor to slice the broccoli for the good consistency.
  • We would also fry these croquettes in the air fryer for 10 to 12 minutes at 375°F.
  • You would also add the jalapenos slices to prepare the spicy croquettes.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • We can place these croquettes in a sealed container and preserve the croquettes for four days.

FREEZER:

  • We can store these uncooked or cooked croquettes for two months.

FAQs:

Can I make these croquettes dairy-free?

  • We can make these croquettes dairy-free and utilize the dairy-free cheese as a substitute for the dairy.

Will we make these croquettes for the meal prep?

  • We can easily make these croquettes for meal prep as they store well and maintain their texture and taste.

Is there any other method of cooking these croquettes?

  • We can bake, or air-fry these croquettes instead of pan-frying these croquettes.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Fat: 16g
Sodium: 320mg
Fiber: 2g
Calcium: 150mg
Iron: 1.2mg
Total carbs: 8g
Protein: 10g
Vitamin A: 400 IU
Potassium: 350mg
Calories: 220 kcal
Serving size: 2 croquettes
Net carbs: 6g