Broccoli meatballs: 4 delicious recipes you should definitely try!

Sometimes we crave something light and vegetarian for dinner. And this is exactly where our broccoli meatballs come into play. With feta, vegan or tuna – you will repeat these recipes several times!

Green, healthy and really tasty – broccoli is currently in high season and it’s hard to imagine our table without it. Whether broccoli soup, casserole or pasta – the crunchy vegetable is a real all-rounder in the kitchen and can be used to conjure up a wide variety of delicacies. And our broccoli meatball recipes are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner!

Broccoli Meatball with Feta

Our recipe for the tastiestSweet potato casserole with fetawe have already told you. Quick to make, healthy and irresistibly delicious – we could eat these broccoli meatballs with feta every day!

Ingredients for 12 meatballs

  • 400 grams of broccoli
  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • 60 grams of whole wheat flour
  • 40 grams of mozzarella, grated
  • 100 grams of feta
  • Some fresh dill, chopped finely
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and line a large baking tray with baking paper.
  • Divide broccoli into florets and cook in boiling water over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  • Sieve through a sieve and pat completely dry with kitchen paper.
  • Mash the broccoli lightly with a fork and mix well with the eggs, garlic cloves and spices in a large bowl.
  • Add wholemeal flour, mozzarella and feta and mix into a homogeneous mass.
  • Form small meatballs with your hands and place them on the baking sheet.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown and let cool.
  • Serve with a sauce of your choice, such as tzatziki, and voilà – your broccoli meatballs with feta are ready!

Do you follow a plant-based diet or try to eat less meat every now and then? Then you should definitely remember our recipe for vegan broccoli meatballs!

Ingredients for 4 servings

  • 500 grams of broccoli
  • 220 grams of canned chickpeas
  • 20 grams of chickpea flour
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 TL Curry powder
  • Some oil for frying
  • Salt and pepper to taste

preparation

  • Clean and wash the broccoli and peel the stem well.
  • Place broccoli and stem in a blender and grind until fine. Alternatively, you can chop it up with a grater, but it's a little more complicated.
  • Also chop the chickpeas in the blender.
  • Then put all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix well together.
  • Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat, form small meatballs and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  • A little tip - if you don't have chickpea flour, you can prepare the broccoli meatballs with oatmeal.

Low-carb broccoli meatballs with tuna

Healthy, delicious and prepared in less than 20 minutes - these low-carb broccoli meatballs with tuna are a feast for the senses and taste heavenly!

Ingredients for about 10 meatballs

  • 500 grams of broccoli
  • 3 cans of tuna in its own juice, 150 grams drained each
  • 1 medium onion
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 1 No
  • 200 grams of cream cheese
  • 200 grams of low-fat quark
  • 20 grams of almond flour
  • 20 grams of oat bran
  • 15 grams of psyllium husks
  • 40 grams of mozzarella, grated
  • 1 teaspoon each dried oregano and paprika powder
  • Salt and pepper

preparation

  • Drain the tuna well and press it lightly in a sieve.
  • Place broccoli, onions and garlic cloves in the blender and chop well.
  • Then put all the ingredients in a large bowl and stir into a homogeneous mixture.
  • Let the mixture rest for 10-15 minutes.
  • In the meantime, preheat the oven to 200 degrees and line a large baking tray with baking paper.
  • Form 10 meatballs and place them on the baking tray.
  • Bake for about 35-40 minutes until golden brown and crispy and serve with a low-carb sauce or a salad.
  • And your low-carb broccoli meatballs with tuna are ready!

Broccoli meatballs from the Thermomix

You can prepare broccoli meatballs even faster and more easily in the Thermomix.

Ingredients

  • 300 grams broccoli, divided into florets
  • 400 ml water
  • 1 No
  • 15 grams of fine oat flakes
  • 10 grams of soft wheat semolina
  • 30 grams of breadcrumbs
  • 25 grams of sour cream
  • 60 grams of Gouda, cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon each fresh parsley and fresh chives, chopped
  • Salt and pepper
  • oil for frying

preparation

  • Pour water into the mixing bowl, hang up the cooking basket, add the broccoli and cook for 10 minutes/Varoma/level 1.
  • Set the broccoli aside and empty the mixing bowl.
  • First add the parsley and chives, then the broccoli and the remaining ingredients into the mixing bowl and chop for 8 seconds/speed setting 5.
  • Let the mixture steep for about 10 minutes. If the mixture is too liquid, add 1-2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Form small meatballs out of the mixture with a spoon and fry for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.