Crispy Smashed Broccoli Chips

Crispy Smashed Broccoli Chips

from drveganblog.com
Side Dish
35 min
4 servings
180 kcal / serving

These crispy smashed broccoli chips are a fun and healthy snack, made by smashing boiled broccoli with a flat object, coating them with a seasoned cornstarch mixture, and baking until golden and crisp. Serve them with a tangy yogurt-based dipping sauce for a flavorful treat.

Ingredients

  • 2 mediumheads of broccoli (cut into florets)
  • 2 tbspolive oil
  • 1 tbspcornstarch
  • 1 tspgarlic powder
  • 1 tsponion powder
  • 1 tspsmoked paprika
  • ¼ cupvegan parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cupdairy-free yogurt
  • 1 tbsplemon juice
  • 1 tspdried dill (for sauce)

Directions

  1. 1

    Boil broccoli:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and boil for 5-6 minutes until just tender. Drain and pat dry.

  2. 2

    Smash broccoli:
Place the boiled broccoli on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Use the bottom of a flat cup or glass to gently press and smash each floret until flattened.

  3. 3

    Prepare seasoning mixture:
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, vegan parmesan, salt, and pepper.

  4. 4

    Brush broccoli:
Brush both sides of the smashed broccoli with the seasoned oil mixture using a pastry brush.

  5. 5

    Bake:
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until the broccoli chips are crispy and golden, flipping halfway for even baking.

  6. 6

    Make dipping sauce:
In a small bowl, mix the dairy-free yogurt, lemon juice, and dried dill. Serve alongside the broccoli chips.

  7. 7

    Enjoy:
Serve the smashed broccoli chips warm with the tangy yogurt dipping sauce.