Appetizer that uses broccoli?

[4Snisl]

Hi everyone,

Going to a party tonight where I need to bring an appetizer. I have some beautiful broccoli that I'd like to use....but nothing appetizer-ish is coming to mind. Any ideas? Besides crudites? :)

[free sample addict aka Tracy L]

I'm a little late chiming in but I used to make broccomole. I didn't have a recipe per se but the one I've linked comes closest to it. I used to add some sour cream and a little mayo to smooth it out and make dippier.

http://www.pkuil.org/RecipieBroccomol...

[rexmo]

If you have a mandoline, broccoli stems can provide toothpick thin juliennes that can be used in a lot more ways than the tops.

[jenniferdines]

Tempura

[piccola]

Doesn't travel too well.

You can make the ubiquitous spinach dip using chopped cooked broccoli.

[HillJ]

This is a real crowd pleaser!

Nutty Broccoli Appetizer

2 cups chopped, steamed broccoli

1 cup bread crumbs, preferably whole wheat

1/4 cup chopped walnuts

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp. each dried oregano and basil

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1/2 cup egg substitute (equivalent to 2 eggs)

Optional: low-sodium soy or teriyaki sauce, for dip

Saute onions and garlic in olive oil. Combine with remaining ingredients. Form into balls 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Place on non-stick pan. Spray balls with olive oil or canola spray. Bake in preheated 400-degree oven 20-30 minutes, or until brown. Serve warm or at room temperature. Makes 24 balls. (Note: You also can spread mixture in a shallow pan, bake and cut into squares.)

[bigskymind]

You could try placing some wonton wrappers in mini-muffin tins, adding a bit of cheese, topping with cooked broccolli and baking until ready. You could bake them opened or closed. You could even add other ingredients (chopped turkey, etc).

[catsailor]

I recommend something oriental, something steamed with some some birdseye chilies, ponzu and sesame oil drizzled over, if it's good broccoli you'll want to taste it

[QueenB]

How about a quiche with broccoli? You can even make small, individual tart sizes.

Or, a stromboli with broccoli, turkey and cheese?