Greentree Naturals CSA Broccoli Recipes

Broccoli Morsels

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups broccoli chopped into 1/4 inch
• 1 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/2-1 cup freshly grated cheeds (such as swiss, mozzarella, parmesan or a combination)
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1/3 cup olive oil

Beat eggs and combine with all ingredients except oil.  Form into 1 1/2 inch balls.  Heat oil in a sauté pan, cook broccoli until browned on all sides, approximately 5 minutes, and drain.  Makes 16  1- 1/2 inch balls

I have been experimenting with this recipe and substitute  a mix of squash, broccoli, beans, onions, whatever and mix it all in a food processor for yummy veggie patties. 

Serve on Pita or eat as a hot or cold snack with tahini or Tsiziki  sauce.

Tsiziki sauce

• Large cucumber
• Cup plain yogurt
• Teaspoon dill weed
• Large cloves garlic minced
• TBS lemon
• Salt

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.  Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes.  Excellent served with Broccoli or veggie morsels

Marta's Broccoli Salad

Chop and mix in order in a large bowl:

• 3-4 crowns broccoli, finely chopped
• ¾ cup chopped scallions
• ¾ c mayonnaise
• 1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
• 2 finely chopped garlic cloves (or more if you like it)
• 3 teaspoons horseradish
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seed oil
• 2 teaspoons lite soy
• 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
• ½ - ¾ cup dried cranberries or raisins
• pepper to taste

Chill at least one hour prior to serving.  Top with toasted almonds if desired (and they really are desired!