If you are a mother and struggling to make your kids finish their greens, this piece of writing is for you. Children, in general, like to binge on unhealthy snacks and junk food. They won’t just eat healthy and green veggies by asking. You need to trick them to fill their stomach with the right kind of food. The best way to do that is by preparing enticing dishes with the same veggies that they feel are off-limit.
Pooja Makhija, a renowned nutritionist recently took to her Instagram handle to share the recipe of zero-oil broccoli cracker that’s super nutritious. It is rich in calcium, fiber, and protein. Scroll below to know the recipe for this healthy snack.
To make this delicious broccoli snack, begin with finely chopping up the broccoli. Now, add 2 egg yolks, wheat flour, chili flakes, salt, pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese. If you are a vegan, replace eggs with flax meals. Mix the ingredients well. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and spread small spoonfuls of the mixture and flatten. Bake them at 150-180c for 25-30 minutes. Your crunchy munchy zero-oil broccoli snack is ready to have.
Benefits of Broccoli
This green vegetable resembles a miniature tree and is a nutritional powerhouse. It is packed with an array of vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds. That is why we say, it is a healthy addition to your diet whether you have it raw or cooked. Broccoli is rich in antioxidants that are known to support your heart health by reducing blood sugar, cholesterol, and oxidative stress levels. It also contains a flavonoid called kaempferol that has strong anti-inflammatory properties. Eating broccoli almost daily can even protect you against various types of cancer.
