Broccoli balls with pistachios

6 servings

30 minutes

Broccoli and pistachio balls are an exquisite dish of European cuisine that combines the tenderness of broccoli with the nutty depth of pistachios. This recipe is inspired by the desire for healthy eating without sacrificing flavor: fresh herbs, spicy garlic, and aromatic fenugreek add richness, while wine vinegar gives a light tang. The taste is harmonious and fresh with a nutty texture note, while green cheese softens it with creamy undertones. These balls are perfect as a light snack, an addition to a fresh salad, or even as an elegant side dish for fish or white meat.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 170.8
• Proteins: 7.8g
• Fats: 13.1g
• Carbohydrates: 7.5g

Ingredients

• Broccoli cabbage: 500 g
• Unsalted Pistachios: 100 g
• Dill: 100 g
• Green cheese: 30 g
• Garlic: 1 clove
• Lemon Olive Oil: 1 tbsp
• Wine vinegar: 1 tsp
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Fenugreek: 1 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Boil the broccoli, let it cool, squeeze out excess liquid, and chop it in a food processor.

   Required ingredients:

   • Broccoli cabbage: 500 g

2. Peel and finely chop the pistachios, you can crush them a bit in a mortar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Unsalted Pistachios: 100 g

3. Chop the greens and garlic very finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dill: 100 g
   • Garlic: 1 clove

4. Mix broccoli with greens, add pistachios, garlic, green cheese, olive oil, crushed fenugreek, vinegar, and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Broccoli cabbage: 500 g
   • Dill: 100 g
   • Unsalted Pistachios: 100 g
   • Garlic: 1 clove
   • Green cheese: 30 g
   • Lemon Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
   • Fenugreek: 1 teaspoon
   • Wine vinegar: 1 teaspoon
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

5. Roll balls from the resulting mixture.