Have you noticed? Broccoli is like $2 a kilo! That is awesome! After months and months of it being around $6 a kilo, it's a massive change.
Of course Master 4 has just started liking broccoli in the last 8 or so months...and begged for it every time he sees it....at $6 a kilo.
These 5 ingredient sweet potato and broccoli medallions are one of the ways I converted him!
These are perfect for little hands as a snack or could be used for babies as well as they are soft and easy to chew. The great news is...adults don't turn their noses up at them either!
Making them in advance means you can have a few batches in the freezer for picnics, bbqs or easy weeknight side dishes. They are quick to defrost and super easy to pop in the lunchbox.
Unlike a fritter, these are baked not fried. I do them in muffins pans so they are round, but you could also do it in a loaf tin and cut it up if you prefer.
I find the muffin tin makes these sweet potato and broccoli medallions easy to manage and keeps their size just right for use as finger food.
The great thing about combining sweet potato and broccoli is that it helps to remove any of the broccoli bitterness, as I find sometimes it can be on the bitter side (especially out of season).
If you're trying to convince the kiddies to eat more veggies, this might be a good thing to try.
Being patty shaped and easy to hold, they also hold their shape well in the lunchbox so are great if you want to pack a little more veg in!
They can also hold toppings like a blini and be used like little mini rolls. Which makes them super cute.
Doesn't the name make them sound posh? Medallions...but that's what they call them at ikea!
Try these other healthy broccoli snack recipes I have for you and your whole family:
- Bacon and broccoli crustless quiches, 4 ingredients!
- Cauliflower, broccoli and cheese fritters, 5 ingredients!
- Broccoli and Cheese mini muffins
5 ingredient sweet potato and broccoli medallions
Ingredients
- two small sweet potatoes peeled and cubed and steamed until soft (makes about 1.5-2cups mashed)
- 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
- 1 egg
- 1 cup grated cheddar
- 2 tbsps olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius.
- Cook the sweet potato and broccoli until soft.
- Mash together in a bowl, ensuring the florets are broken up.
- Allow to cool for a couple of minutes.
- Add the egg, cheese and olive oil to the mixture and mix well.
- Spoon into a 12 hole muffin pan. (I used a silicone one)
- Bake at 180 degrees (355f) for 25 minutes or until set and starting to golden.
- Remove and serve!
Nutrition
Rachel says
Would you freeze these raw and then cook them from frozen?
Kylie says
I freeze them cooked and then reheat from cooked.
Amy says
What do you recommend for the bake time
If I used mini muffin tins?
Kylie says
You'd need to keep a close eye on them. I'd say max 15 minutes.
Jessica says
How would you recommend defrosting/reheating from the freezer?
Kylie says
I just allow to defrost in the lunchbox or in the fridge. If you want to reheat and have the oven on already, just pop them in, otherwise, I serve cold.
Shari says
Can you use applesauce I strad of the egg?
Sarah says
Don't you need to add salt or pepper or any other spices?
Kylie says
You can if you like. I like to keep it simple, especially as these are often used for baby led weaning.
Kim says
This is a great way to serve veggies. I will definitely be making them again!
Vanessa says
Thanks for sharing! Do they keep long?
Kylie says
We eat them over a few days or freeze them.
Suzanne says
These look so good! What a great meal prep for the littles!
Kylie says
Perfect for filling up the freezer!
Rachel says
My kiddo is allergic to eggs...what would you recommend for a substitute?
Kylie says
You could use a chia egg?
Ashlee says
Hi there! Thank you for the great recipe! Do you think it would make a difference if I used frozen broccoli for the medallions as oppose to fresh?
Kylie says
Not at all! In fact sometimes it's better to use frozen as it is frozen fresh.
Michelle says
How long will these keep in the freezer?
Kylie says
about 3 months!