Ricotta and Broccoli Patties

Thermomix recipe: Ricotta and Broccoli Patties. Ready in 50 minutes. Serves 4. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.

Ingredients

• 300 g broccoli, cut into florets
• 300 g well-drained ricotta cheese
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp breadcrumbs (for the mixture)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Approx. 2 tbsp breadcrumbs (for coating)
• Olive oil, for drizzling
• 500 g water (for steaming)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a baking tray with baking paper and set aside.
2. Add 500 g water to the mixing bowl. Place the broccoli florets in the Varoma dish. Secure the Varoma lid.
3. Steam the broccoli for 15 minutes / 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, dry mixing bowl.
5. Add the well-drained ricotta, 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tbsp breadcrumbs, 1 tsp garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
6. Mix for 10 seconds / Speed 4, or until the mixture is well combined and the broccoli is mashed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix again for 5 seconds / Speed 4 if needed.
7. Transfer the mixture to a separate bowl. Take spoonfuls of the mixture and form them into small patties or balls. Roll each patty in the extra breadcrumbs for coating.
8. Place the coated patties on the prepared baking tray. Drizzle a little olive oil over each patty.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
10. Serve hot as a main dish, side, or snack.

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