Personal Trainer Recipe – Broccoli Zucchini Patties

cooked patties
A cheesy, tasty personal trainer recipe that will just fly off the plate.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 whole head of broccoli
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons grapeseed or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup panko crumbs
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheese (sharp cheddar or any cheese blend)
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs plus 1 egg white, beaten
  • Salt/pepper

Preheat oven to 400F.

Cut the broccoli and zucchini into chunks and steam until fully cooked. Drain veggies and coarsely chop.

cooked broccoli
Place on a thick layer of paper towels.

on towel

Surround with towel and squeeze out excess moisture.

roll in towel
Place all the remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix.
in bowl
Add the cooked veggies to the mixture in the bowl, and mix together well.
mixed

Form into patties (whatever size is desired).

formed

Bake for 15 minutes , flip them over and bake for another 15 minutes.

cooked patties

This personal trainer recipe is from Arleigh Winokur, personal trainer Mississauga, at the Personal Training Station.