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Broccoli Pancakes with Spinach and Parmesan Cheese

These Broccoli Pancakes are a healthy and delicious alternative to their potato cousins. Also filled with Parmesan cheese and spinach, these pancakes are not to be missed even by those who are not too fond of broccoli!

These spinach and Parmesan packed Broccoli Pancakes are so delicious that even those who are not too fond of this green veggie are going to love them! | yummyaddiction.com

You won’t find too many meatless recipes on the blog because I kinda can’t live without meat. My lunch or dinner feels incomplete if there isn’t at least some meat on my plate. Yup, I am a carnivore. However, just like with anything in this world, there are exceptions. Such recipes as baked ziti with ricotta cheese, cream cheese stuffed peppers, spinach egg muffins, or other vegetarian dishes posted on the blog (whopping 15 out of 204 in total) are so perfect that I can forgive the lack of pork, beef, or chicken in them.

These spinach and Parmesan packed Broccoli Pancakes are so delicious that even those who are not too fond of this green veggie are going to love them! | yummyaddiction.com

Today I want to share another meat-free recipe with you, guys, which is able to make me vegetarian at least for one or a few meals. Broccoli pancakes! If you are not a huge fan or broccoli and you are sitting with a horrified face right now, let me calm you down. These pancakes also include spinach, parmesan, scallions, and eggs, so the taste of broccoli is not too overpowering at all. And if you forgot why you need to eat this green veggie, here you go. In short: tons of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

These spinach and Parmesan packed Broccoli Pancakes are so delicious that even those who are not too fond of this green veggie are going to love them! | yummyaddiction.com

In fact, these broccoli pancakes resemble potato pancakes. At least to me. They are so good that I even tried feeding them to my 1-year old son who is not too fond of broccoli or other veggies. Not a chance, though, ha ha! This little guy is not so easy to trick. I will have to try harder next time!

These spinach and Parmesan packed Broccoli Pancakes are so delicious that even those who are not too fond of this green veggie are going to love them! | yummyaddiction.com

Seriously, guys. If a die-hard carnivore recommends these veggie-packed beauties, they HAVE to be good. Oh, I totally forgot to mention that these are also baked instead of fried. A healthy stuff! However, they can also be pan fried if you want to.

These spinach and Parmesan packed Broccoli Pancakes are so delicious that even those who are not too fond of this green veggie are going to love them! | yummyaddiction.com

Serve theses broccoli pancakes with a dollop of yogurt and some chopped scallions on top. Perfection! I haven’t even planned on starting this year in a healthy way (contrary to other people) but somehow it happens naturally. I guess my body is just asking me for something lighter after a heavy holiday eating. Well, I am not resisting! These spinach and Parmesan packed Broccoli Pancakes are so delicious that even those who are not too fond of this green veggie are going to love them! | yummyaddiction.com

These spinach and Parmesan packed Broccoli Pancakes are so delicious that even those who are not too fond of this green veggie are going to love them! | yummyaddiction.com

Baked Broccoli Pancakes with Spinach and Parmesan

Filled with Parmesan and spinach, these Broccoli Pancakes are a healthy alternative to their traditional potato cousins!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Yummy Addiction

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (150g) chopped broccoli
  • 4 cups (140g) packed spinach
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 scallions , chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Steam the chopped broccoli for about 4-5 minutes. In the meantime, heat the olive oil in a skillet and saute the spinach for 3 minutes, until wilted. Transfer to a cutting board and chop.
  • In a large bowl, mix the eggs with the baking soda, flour, panko, and Parmesan cheese. Add the steamed broccoli, spinach, and half of the scallions and mix well.
  • Form 8-10 pancakes on the baking sheet leaving some space between them. Bake for 10 minutes on one side, then flip and bake for 2 more minutes. Alternatively, fry in a pan until golden.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining scallions and serve either topped with some yogurt or plain. Enjoy!

Notes

Adapted from "Great Meals With Greens and Grains" by Megan Wolf

24 Comments

  • Agata
    January 17, 2017 at 10:30 am

    Wow! I just love the look of them! So beautiful, colourful and fresh looking! One for me please?5 stars

    Reply
    • Jovita
      January 23, 2017 at 3:26 pm

      I would like to share them with you, Agata, but, unfortunately, they were gone in like 10 minutes 🙂

      Reply
  • Angela
    January 17, 2017 at 10:30 am

    These look gorgeous and I love that you can bake them, I always end up with most of my stuff stuck to the pan when I cook things like this.

    Reply
    • Jovita
      January 23, 2017 at 3:29 pm

      It happens, Angela. Yes, the oven version is foolproof!

      Reply
  • Sara | Belly Rumbles
    January 17, 2017 at 11:13 am

    Oh I’m a massive carnivore too. But saying that I do love a really good veg dish. My biggest problem is convincing hubby. As he does love broccoli this may be the perfect dish for my tribe 😉

    Reply
    • Jovita
      January 23, 2017 at 3:31 pm

      I am pretty sure your hubby will love these, Sara. Parmesan does the job 😉

      Reply
  • Shashi at RunninSrilankan
    January 17, 2017 at 11:34 am

    You don’t have to tell me twice – these here are my kinda pancakes! They sound delicious!

    Reply
    • Jovita
      January 23, 2017 at 3:31 pm

      I am glad you liked them!

      Reply
  • Sarah
    January 17, 2017 at 11:37 am

    Oh, these definitely sound like a crowd pleaser! What a great way to pack those veggies into a dish! Love this!

    Reply
    • Jovita
      January 23, 2017 at 3:38 pm

      Yup, a little bit of Parmesan turn all these veggies into something anyone would love 😉

      Reply
  • Amy
    January 17, 2017 at 3:24 pm

    I love a good meatless meal option too. These really sound awesome and I’m going to have to give them a try! Broccoli is always at hit at our house.5 stars

    Reply
    • Jovita
      January 23, 2017 at 4:39 pm

      You will love them, Amy 😉

      Reply
  • Sarah
    January 17, 2017 at 4:53 pm

    My SIL is a vegetarian and loves broccoli (almost as much as she loves kale)! These would be perfect for her!5 stars

    Reply
    • Jovita
      January 23, 2017 at 5:20 pm

      That’s great, Sarah 😉

      Reply
  • Aish Das-Padihari
    January 17, 2017 at 5:40 pm

    What a great way to incorporate veggies into your breakfast. Grat idea.5 stars

    Reply
    • Jovita
      January 23, 2017 at 5:20 pm

      It’s also great for lunch or dinner. Any time of the day, actually 😉

      Reply
  • Tiffany
    January 17, 2017 at 8:28 pm

    Broccoli pancakes sound so amazing and unique! Always looking for good meatless meals and this looks like a winner!5 stars

    Reply
    • Jovita
      January 23, 2017 at 5:22 pm

      It surely is, Tiffany!

      Reply
  • Uma Srinivas
    January 19, 2017 at 6:34 pm

    what a great idea to eat broccoli. I will look in to non egg version:)

    Reply
    • Jovita
      January 23, 2017 at 5:22 pm

      Yup, healthy and delicious at the same time 😉

      Reply
  • Yaron
    February 6, 2017 at 8:33 pm

    these pancakes looks delicious plus i don’t need to mess up my kitchen with pancake frying, that’s a winner recipe.
    thanks

    Reply
    • Jovita
      February 12, 2017 at 7:06 pm

      You are welcome, Yaron! 🙂

      Reply
  • DAFFYCO
    February 22, 2017 at 7:58 am

    I’m French and I think your blog is beautiful. I love this recipe.

    Reply
    • Jovita
      February 28, 2017 at 2:25 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply

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