Broccoli Bites

3 1/2 cups (roughly 290g) broccoli florets
6 tablespoons onion diced
3 tablespoons cottage cheese
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic minced
1 large egg white
3/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded
10 tablespoons gluten-free panko breadcrumbs or regular if you're not gluten-free
3 tablespoons parsley minced
1 teaspoon salt
A pinch of pepper

Preheat you oven to 400°F. Very generously spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
Place the broccoli florets into a food processor and blend until broken down and similar to rice grains in size and texture.
Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 3 minutes. Stir and then microwave for an additional 2 minutes. Add in the onion, cottage cheese, and garlic, and stir until fully combined. Microwave again for 20 seconds.
Finally, add in the egg white, cheddar, panko, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed and the egg white is evenly distributed.
Using a 1-tablespoon measure, form the broccoli into bites. I find the easiest method is to really pack the mixture into a measuring spoon and then gently tap it on your hand until it comes out of the spoon in a perfectly round shape. Place the pieces on the cookie sheet and make sure they're not touching. Do this until there is no more mixture left. You should end up with 27 to 30 bites.
Spray the bites with cooking spray and bake for 20 minutes. Then, spray them generously again, and bake for an additional 7 to 12 minutes, or until the bites are golden brown and crunchy.