Egg broccoli is the perfect combination of products. Omelet made from such components will appeal not only to adults, but also to children. In addition, broccoli is a very healthy vegetable. With proper preparation, it retains most of the vitamins and minerals. In addition, broccoli omelettes are ideal for those who are watching their figure or are forced to adhere to a strict diet. How to cook broccoli with an egg in the oven and in a slow cooker?
How to choose the right
Before you start cooking, you should choose the right products. This primarily concerns broccoli. Today in stores this product is sold not only fresh, but also frozen. In order for a dish such as broccoli with egg to turn out delicious, you need to carefully approach the choice of product. Here are a few secrets:
- Hardness. You should buy vegetables with dense inflorescences and a leg.
- Color. You can navigate by the shade of broccoli. Fresh product has a dark green color. If yellow buds are present on the inflorescences, then the vegetable is overripe. If there is a purple hue, then this indicates a high content of beta-carotene. When cooking, such a product will turn green.
- Smell. Cabbage should have a pleasant aroma. If the smell is sharp, and there are dark spots on the inflorescences, then the product should be discarded.
- Keep broccoli only in the refrigerator and in a closed container for 10 days.
Broccoli with egg in a pan
This is the easiest way to make an omelet. The calorie content of the finished dish is 667.2 kcal. To make an omelette you will need:
- 6 eggs.
- 180 g broccoli.
- 20 ml of olive oil.
- 2 cloves of garlic.
- 100 g of cheese.
- Spices and salt.
Cooking process
To cook broccoli with egg and cheese, you need to prepare the products. It is recommended to wash the vegetable, dry it, and then divide it into inflorescences. The pan should be placed on the fire and pour vegetable oil into it. When it is heated, inflorescences must be laid out in a container. The cabbage needs to be fried in oil for 3 minutes.
Eggs should be driven into a bowl and mixed. You do not need to whip them. In a pan with broccoli, you need to pour water so that it fills the cabbage halfway. Stew vegetables until the liquid has completely evaporated.
In the mixed eggs, add salt and spices. Garlic is recommended to peel and crush. It also needs to be added to the eggs. The resulting mixture should be poured with broccoli. Fry an omelette on a small fire and under a lid. Ready broccoli with egg should be sprinkled with grated cheese.
How to bake in a slow cooker
Broccoli casserole with egg is easily cooked in a slow cooker. In such a dish, you can add various spices and tomatoes. They will add spice to the casserole. For cooking you will need:
- 5 eggs.
- 200 g broccoli.
- 2 tomatoes.
- 1 head of onion.
- 60 ml cream.
- 1 tbsp. spoon of mayonnaise.
- Pepper, nutmeg, salt, oregano.
Cooking steps
Before cooking, broccoli is recommended to boil for 4 minutes in boiling water. When the cabbage has cooled, it must be divided into inflorescences, and then cut each into two parts. Tomatoes are also worth chopping. They need to be cut into cubes. Onions should be peeled and chopped. It should be fried in a slow cooker. To do this, select the "Frying" function.
At the end of the program, broccoli, oregano and tomatoes must be placed in the multicooker bowl. Cook foods for 10 minutes with the lid open. Eggs should be driven into a deep container and combined with cream, spices and nutmeg. Beat the ingredients lightly. With the finished mixture, pour the fried cabbage and onions. Bake the food for half an hour by setting the “Baking” mode.
The finished dish should be divided into portions and put on plates. Serve the casserole with mayonnaise or sour cream, after sprinkling with chopped herbs.
Oven casserole
Broccoli casserole with cheese and eggs in the oven takes longer to cook than in a slow cooker. It is worth noting that this cooking method allows you to save splendor, dense, but at the same time delicate structure of the dish. There will be no excess liquid in the casserole, as well as carcinogens, which are formed when frying foods in a pan. In addition, the dish is baked evenly in the oven. To prepare the casserole you will need:
- 4 eggs.
- 50 ml of milk.
- 200 g broccoli.
- 1 clove of garlic.
- Spices and salt.
- Green parsley.
Product Preparation
To cook broccoli with an egg in the oven, boil the inflorescences until half ready. After this, cabbage is recommended to be divided into 3 parts. Garlic must be peeled and cut in half. It should be used to grate the form in which the casserole will be cooked. In the form prepared in this way, broccoli inflorescences should be laid out. Yolks should be separated from proteins. This can be done with an empty plastic bottle. Proteins must be whipped with salt until foam is formed. Yolks are recommended to be mixed with milk. After that, both liquids can be combined in one tank.
Cheese should be grated, preferably with large cells. The resulting mass should be divided into two parts. Chopped greens should be added to the egg mixture. After that, 2/3 of the cheese can be added to the mass.
How to bake
It is necessary to pour egg-cheese mass into the container with broccoli. No need to mix products. From above everything needs to be covered with a layer of grated cheese. After this, it is recommended to close the form with foil. It is necessary to bake products in the oven at a temperature of 160 ° C.
The finished dish should be served hot, after dividing it into portions.
If the casserole is intended for children, then the cheese should use one that has a delicate creamy taste. For an adult menu, you can choose a more piquant product with spices and other additives.
Original Salad
From broccoli and eggs, you can cook not only a casserole, but also a salad. This dish has a unique taste and contains a large number of useful components. To make broccoli salad, you will need:
- 2 tomatoes.
- 500 g broccoli.
- 6 lettuce leaves.
For the sauce:
- 3 eggs.
- ½ cup mayonnaise.
- Salt, sugar, green onions - to taste.
If desired, mayonnaise can also be prepared independently. This will require:
- 1 yolk from a chicken egg.
- 2 tbsp. tablespoons of vegetable-based oil.
- 1 tbsp. a spoonful of mustard.
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.
- Salt and sugar to taste.
Making mayonnaise
To make mayonnaise for salad, you must combine mustard, lemon juice and yolk in a deep container. Beat the components with a whisk. In the resulting mass, add vegetable oil. It should be at room temperature. Oil from the refrigerator is not recommended. The ingredients should be mixed well. After that, the mayonnaise is worth a try. If necessary, add sugar, lemon juice and salt to it. The number of components depends on taste preferences.
Cooking salad
Broccoli salad with eggs can be a great addition to the main course. The main thing is to cook everything correctly. It is recommended to boil cabbage with sugar and salt in a container with an open lid. After this, broccoli should be traced and divided into inflorescences. Cabbage must be poured with sauce.
To prepare the sauce, it is worth boiling hard-boiled eggs, peel them and grind. To them you need to add sugar, mustard, salt, chopped green onions and mayonnaise.
The finished dish should be decorated with chopped tomatoes and lettuce.