Crispy broccoli bites

This recipe was created by HSUS’s expert chefs and approved by HSUS’s team of registered dietitians. It was specifically designed for college & university food service.

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Servings: 12

Serving Size: 3 pieces

Ingredients

1 pound Broccoli florets
1 ¼ cups All-purpose flour
½ teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
¼ cup Nutritional yeast
2 cups Cold water
2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
¼ cup Tamari
Oil for frying, optional

Preparation

1. Cut broccoli into medium florets.
2. In a small bowl, combine flour, salt, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, and cayenne.
3. Add cold water to flour mixture. Using a wire whisk, blend until smooth.
4. Dip broccoli into flour mixture. Coat well.
5. Remove broccoli from batter and shake off excess. Put on a wire rack and let the excess drip off.
6. Roll battered broccoli in panko breadcrumbs.
7. Bake or fry until golden brown and crispy.
8. If frying, heat 1-inch of oil in a deep skillet and fry until golden brown and crispy.
9. If baking, bake in a 425-degree oven until golden brown and crispy, approximately 10 minutes.
10. Drizzle with tamari and enjoy!

Nutrition information

Calories: 215 Total Fat: 12g Saturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 7.4g Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.4g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Carbohydrate: 21g Fiber: 2.6g Total Sugar: 1g Protein: 6g Sodium: 463mg Vitamin A: 12μg Vitamin C: 34mg Calcium: 21mg Iron: 1mg Folate: 28μg