Broccoli Bites
April 6th, 2008 | by Ingrid
PREP: 15 Minutes + 4 Hours dehydration time
TOTAL: 4 Hours 15 Minutes
YIEDS 36 Bites
Broccoli is the star ingredient in this take on the traditional Middle Eastern falafel. A great do-ahead recipe – shape into traditional rounds, into patties, or any shape you like. Keep in the refrigerator until ready to dehydrate or form into desired shape and store in the freeze for future use. I should note, while these broccoli bites are dehydrating, the aroma that drifts through the air is a delicious fragrant backdrop to any get together.
These little crowd pleasers are perfect served as an appetizer accompanied with hummus. Wrap in lettuce leaves with tomatoes, onions and tahini sauce for a substantial meal, or enjoy it alone as a quick and healthy snack.
Note: The dehydration time suggested is based on my personal preference on texture. Feel free to adjust dehydration time to suit your preference.
1 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup onions, chopped
1 large clove garlic
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon fresh nutmeg
In a coffee grinder, grind sunflower seeds to a breadcrumb like consistency. Add ground sunflower seeds and the rest of the ingredients to a food processor. Process until the mixture turns into a paste. Transfer mixture to a bowl and refrigerate at least a half.
Scoop out a teaspoon of mixture, roll into a ball with the palms of your hands. Place on a dehydrator tray then place in the dehydrator. Remember to turn midway through dehydrating.
Dehydrate about 4 hours.
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4 Responses to “Broccoli Bites”
By Pete on Apr 6, 2008 | Reply
I really like broccoli, must be delicious, they look easy enough to make. I am going to prepare them right now.
By Bob on Apr 6, 2008 | Reply
Oh Wow! I’m seeing dinner party in my future, these little devils look like they rock!
And I’m not a big broccoli fan! ;-)
Thanks!
Bob (Who’s been rather quiet, but alive…I think…well, maybe not…)
By Ingrid on Apr 6, 2008 | Reply
Bob, they do rock, if I do say so myself. They won’t stay around long, so make a double batch. ;-)
Pete, let me know how they turn out. I think you’ll really like these.
By Reggie on Dec 16, 2009 | Reply
I love broccoli so when I found this recipe I couldn’t wait to try it. Absolutely delicious!! I loved licking the bowl (not literally) so much that I could barely wait for them to process through the dehydrating time. In fact, I cheated a little and ate a few at the 2 hour mark. Yummy!
Ever had any leftover? How do they taste? Should they be refrigerated or frozen if they need to be saved for a later time?
Hi Reggie - I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe. So far there’s hasn’t been leftover the times I’ve made Broccoli Bites, so I can’t comment on how they might taste or how well the might keep in the refrigerator. I’m guessing that you could refrigerate them for a day or two.