No-meat broccolini balls

Name: No-meat broccolini balls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 22
Ingredients: 2 bunches broccolini, roughly chopped; 100g rocket leaves; 1 bunch marjoram, leaves picked; 30g psyllium husk (from supermarkets); 120g bran; 60ml olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 200g goat’s feta; Finely grated zest of 1 lemon; 2 eggs; 2 zucchini, shredded lengthways; 20.00 ml lemon juice; Labneh, mountain bread or other wrap breads, and sprouts, to serve

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by Sam Parish (Coutts)

SAM PARISH (COUTTS), CHEF

Oct 05, 2016

Inspired by meat-free Mondays? Need to eat more vegetables? These meat-free 'meatballs' are an easy way to bring more greens and goodness into your week.

2 bunches broccolini, roughly chopped
100g rocket leaves
1 bunch marjoram, leaves picked
30g psyllium husk (from supermarkets)
1 cup (120g) oat bran
1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to drizzle
1 onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
200g goat’s feta
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
2 eggs
2 zucchini, shredded lengthways
1 tbs lemon juice
Labneh, mountain bread or other wrap breads, and sprouts, to serve

Method

1.

Place the broccolini, rocket and half the marjoram in a food processor and whiz until finely chopped.
2.

Stir through the psyllium husk and oat bran.
3.

Heat 1 tbs oil in a frypan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook, stirring, for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add broccolini mixture and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until combined.
4.

Set aside to cool. Once cool, combine with feta, lemon zest and eggs in a bowl. Season.
5.

Using 2 tbs mixture per ball, form into 22 balls. Flatten slightly and place on a tray. In 2 batches, heat 1 tbs oil in a frypan over medium-low heat. Cook the balls for 2-3 minutes each side until golden. Repeat with remaining oil and balls.
6.

Toss zucchini in a bowl with lemon juice, a drizzle of oil and remaining marjoram. Serve balls with zucchini salad, labneh, mountain bread and sprouts.