Baked Ricotta and Broccoli Patties

Thermomix recipe: Baked Ricotta and Broccoli Patties. Ready in 55 minutes. Serves 4. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.

Ingredients

• 300 g broccoli florets
• 300 g ricotta cheese, well drained
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Extra breadcrumbs, for coating
• Olive oil, for drizzling

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Add 500 g water to the mixing bowl. Place the broccoli florets into the Varoma dish. Secure the Varoma lid.
3. Place the Varoma onto the mixing bowl. Steam 20 min / Varoma / Speed 2. The broccoli should be very tender.
4. Carefully remove the Varoma. Discard the water from the mixing bowl. Add the steamed broccoli to the clean mixing bowl.
5. Chop the broccoli 3 sec / Speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
6. Add the drained ricotta, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the mixing bowl.
7. Mix 10 sec / Speed 3 / Reverse, or until well combined. Scrape down the sides and mix again if needed.
8. Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Take spoonfuls of the mixture and form them into small balls or patties. Roll each patty in extra breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
9. Arrange the coated patties on the prepared baking tray. Drizzle with a little olive oil.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

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