Bright Veggie Clusters (Printable Version)
Vibrant vegetable clusters with cheese make a healthy, colorful snack or party treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped
02 - 1 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
03 - 1 cup carrot, grated
04 - 1/2 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
05 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
→ Binding & Flavor
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 1/2 cup almond flour or all-purpose flour
10 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
11 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking spray.
02 - In large bowl, mix broccoli, red bell pepper, carrot, corn, and red onion until evenly distributed.
03 - Whisk eggs, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, flour, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in separate bowl until smooth and well combined.
04 - Pour egg and cheese mixture over vegetables. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated and sticky mixture forms.
05 - Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons mixture per cluster, shaping into small mounds. Place on prepared baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until clusters are golden brown and set in center.
07 - Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature with yogurt dip or hummus.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They make eating vegetables feel like a treat rather than an obligation
- The recipe comes together in under 45 minutes from start to finish
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- Overmixing the vegetables can make them release too much moisture and prevent proper crisping
- Letting the mixture sit for 10 minutes before scooping helps the flour absorb excess liquid
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- Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized clusters that cook at the same rate
- Space them adequately on the baking sheet to ensure edges get properly crispy