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Cheesy Broccoli Fingers

Preparation time: 55 min
Serves 4 people
3.87 Average Rating

Crispy on the edges and tender in the middle, these cheesy broccoli fingers are the ultimate veggie-packed comfort snack. Loaded with gooey cheese, fresh broccoli and fluffy eggs, they’re a deliciously wholesome bite for lunchboxes, snacks or light meals. Serve them warm with rocket and a dollop of tomato chutney for a simple, high-protein treat that everyone will love.

Ingredients

  • 500g broccoli florets (approx. 2 heads, trimmed)
  • 5 eggs
  • 300ml thickened cream
  • ½ cup self-raising flour
  • 3 spring onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Tasty cheese, grated 
  • ¾ cup finely grated parmesan
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Rocket leaves & tomato chutney, to serve

Method

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  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (fan forced). Grease and line a 16cm x 26cm x 4cm (base measurement) slice pan with baking paper.
  2. Cook broccoli into 2cm florets and trim off stems. Boil broccoli for 1 minute or until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. Whisk eggs and cream together in a large mixing bowl. Stir in flour, green onions and season. Stir through broccoli pieces.
  4. Add ¾ cup of the Tasty cheese and ⅔ cup of the parmesan. Stir until well combined and season with pepper. Carefully pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle with remaining tasty and parmesan cheese. Bake for 35 minutes or until golden and set.
  5. Allow to cool for 30 minutes. Cut slice into wedges or fingers and serve warm or at room temperature, sprinkled with rocket and served with chutney.

Alternative Flavours

Sweet Potato
  1. Preheat oven to 200°C.
  2. Cut 650g sweet potato into 2cm cubes and place onto a baking tray lined with baking paper.
  3. Roast for 25 minutes or until tender.
  4. Allow cubes to cool before adding to egg mixture and bake as above. 
Pumpkin
  1. Preheat oven to 200°C.
  2. Cut an 800g piece of pumpkin into 2cm cubes and place onto a baking tray lined with baking paper.
  3. Roast for 35 minutes or until tender.
  4. Allow cubes to cool before adding to egg mixture and bake as above. 

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Notes

  • Store broccoli fingers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Alternatively, cut into portion sizes. Wrap in baking paper and place inside labelled zip-lock bags. Freeze for 1 month. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat in air fryer, microwave or oven.
  • Substitute broccoli with cauliflower, zucchini or cooked sweet potato

Nutrition Per Serve

  • 265g Serving size
  • 1925kJ 460kcal Energy
  • 23g Protein
  • 34g Total fat
  • 20g Saturated fat
  • 14g Carbs (total)
  • 5g Carbs (sugar)
  • 630mg Sodium
  • 4g Fibre
  • 3.4µg Vitamin D

Reviews

Overall Rating

Average Rating: 3.87

45 reviews