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Broccoli Cheesy Bread

Here’s a great recipe for those who run at the sight of a vegetable!  Hide it with cheese, because let’s face it, just about everything tastes better with cheese.

Pro Tip: Wringing out the steamed broccoli insures the cheesy bread is crisp, not soggy.

CAL/SERV :

110

PREP TIME :

10 MINS

YIELDS :

8 SERVINGS

TOTAL TIME:

40 MINS

INGREDIENTS
  • 3 c. riced broccoli
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella
  • 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tsp. freshly chopped parsley
  • Warmed marinara, for serving

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Preheat oven to 425° and line a large
    baking sheet with parchment paper. Microwave riced broccoli for 1 minute to steam. Carefully ring out extra moisture from the broccoli using paper towel or cheese cloth.
  2. Transfer broccoli to a large bowl and add egg, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, and garlic. Season with oregano,  salt, and pepper. Transfer dough to baking sheet and shape into a thin, round crust.
  3. Bake until golden and dried out, 20 minutes. Top with with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and bake until cheese is melted and crust is crispy, 10 minutes more. Garnish with parsley and pepper flakes if using. Serve warm with marinara.

Nutrition (per serving):

110 calories, 9 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 1 g sugar, 6 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 210 mg sodium

Courtesy of Delish.com