Step 1

Break the broccoli head into florets, add them to a pan of boiling water, cover with a lid and leave to cook for 5-7 minutes until tender.

Step 2

Chop the broccoli finely, you should get about 2 cups of chopped broccoli. Leave to cool.

Step 3

Add the broccoli to a bowl, add the cheese, chopped spring onion, breadcrumbs, egg and black pepper, and mix everything well.

Step 4

Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit).

Step 5

Grease a baking tray with vegetable oil, then shape small balls out of the broccoli mixture, I ended up with 13 balls, but depending on the size, you might get more or less.

Step 6

Bake for 30 minutes or until lightly golden brown, turning them on the other side half the way through baking.

Step 7

Serve warm or cold.