Vegan Broccoli Cheese Bites are a flavorful and innovative appetizer recipe. Anyone hunting for a healthy substitute for classic snacks will love these goodies. These morsels are made with vegan cream cheese, fresh broccoli florets, and spices. Then, covered them with good-quality breadcrumbs and simmered them in the oven. Begin vegan-friendly, they are a good option for anybody who follows a vegan-based diet program. The nutritional content of these bites is one of the key advantages. Vitamins and antioxidants are abundant in broccoli, while vegan cheese offers a reduced-fat substitute for regular cheese.
Let’s prepare the flavorful and healthy bites with the oven directions (discussed below).
STATS
- Course: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Preparation Time: Fifteen minutes
- Cooking Time: Twenty mins
- Method: Baking
EQUIPMENT
- Oven
- A sharp knife
- Nonstick pot
- 2 mixing bowls
- Food blender
- Plate
INGREDIENTS
- One cup of broccoli florets
- Half a cup of vegan cream cheese, softened
- One-fourth cup of nutritional yeast
- Half a tsp of garlic powder
- One tbsp of lemon juice
- Salt, add to taste
- Ground black pepper adds to the flavor
Optional Items
- Vegan shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup
- One-fourth cup of grated mozzarella cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat the oven to 190 degrees C to make these crusty bites.
- Next, rinse the broccoli under running water.
- With a knife, chop the broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- After that, cover a nonstick pot with half water.
- Simmer the water for about 2 to 3 minutes.
- After boiling, add broccoli florets to the pot.
- Cook the florets for about 4 to 7 minutes or until slightly soft.
- After cooking, shift the steamed broccoli to a bowl.
- Next, add lemon juice, nutritional yeast, black pepper, vegan cream cheese, garlic powder, and salt to the broccoli.
- Now, toss all items until all the seasoning incorporates into the zucchini.
- After that, shift the broccoli mixture to a food blender.
- Blend all items until a smooth and less dense texture forms.
- After blending, transfer the broccoli mixture to a bowl.
- Now, add vegan grated cheese to the mixture and mix well.
- Next, form the mixture into bites.
- Then, coat each bite with breadcrumbs.
- Bake these bites for 14 to 17 minutes.
- The crunchy and tempting Broccoli Cheese Bites are ready.
- Shift these bites to a beautiful plate and enjoy them with any vegan herb sauce.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Vegan margherita pizza or vegan BBQ pulled jackfruit pizza works well with these bites.
- Serve these yummy bites with sriracha mayo, vegan ranch, or a creamy cashew-based dip.
- Use these bits as a topping for toasted baguette slices.
- Enjoy it with tortilla chips, quinoa salad, or mushroom-walnut loaf.
- Stir-fry tofu or a sweet chili dipping sauce pairs well with these bites.
- Accompany these bites with vegan spaghetti Bolognese.
TIPS
- Select good-quality vegan cheese to get an appropriate cheesy texture.
- Before blending, it is important to steam the broccoli.
- Utilize top-quality and flavorful seasonings to make these bites more tempting and attractive.
- Try these bites with different sorts of bread crumbs.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Fridge:
- Store the leftover broccoli bites in a covered plastic container and refrigerate them for 3 to 4 days.
Freezer:
- Shift the baked bites in a sealed bag and freeze them for eighty to one hundred twenty days.
Reheating:
- We can microwave these frozen broccoli bites.
FAQs
Which type of breadcrumbs works best?
- Regular breadcrumbs can be used, however, panko breadcrumbs are frequently chosen because of their crispy texture. Regular breadcrumbs can be preferable for a softer bite. Both are available in gluten-free varieties.
Can we replace the breadcrumbs with different items (binding)?
- You can utilize flax eggs (flaxseeds with water), chia eggs (chia seeds plus water), mashed cooked chickpeas, or aquafaba as a binding.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING
Per person serving: 4 to 6 broccoli bites
Total servings: 16 broccoli bites
Total Calories 120 kcal
Carbohydrates 23 g
Protein 5 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Fat 4 g
Sugar 4 g
Sodium 150 mg
