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BROCCOLI AND POTATO MEDALLIONS – A DELICATE SIDE FOR OVEN-BAKED SALMON

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BROCCOLI AND POTATO MEDALLIONS – A DELICATE SIDE FOR OVEN-BAKED SALMON

BROCCOLI AND POTATO MEDALLIONS – A DELICATE SIDE FOR OVEN-BAKED SALMON

Tender medallions made from creamy potatoes, finely chopped broccoli, and sautéed leek, enriched with a blend of hard and soft cheeses. Perfect as an elegant side dish, especially alongside oven-roasted salmon.

🕒 Prep Time: 15 min

🍳 Cook Time: 30 min
🍰 Yields: 4 servings

🥄 Ingredients

  • 500 g starchy potatoes
  • 150 g broccoli florets
  • 1 small leek (about 50 g), quartered lengthwise and sliced thin
  • 100 g hard cheese (like Parmesan or fermented Horezu cheese), grated
  • 50 g soft cheese (like Sofia), grated
  • 2 tbsp sour cream (15% fat)
  • 1 small egg
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 🥔 Peel potatoes and slice. Boil in salted water until almost tender. Add broccoli florets, cover, and cook together for 5 more minutes. Drain broccoli and potatoes separately.
  2. 🧅 Sauté sliced leek in heated oil until very soft.
  3. 🔪 Finely chop the cooked broccoli.
  4. 🍴 Mash potatoes with a fork until mostly smooth but not pureed. Combine potatoes with sautéed leek and chopped broccoli. Season with salt and black pepper.
  5. 🧀 Stir in grated cheeses and mix well. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Let the mixture cool slightly.
  6. 🥚 Whisk egg with sour cream and fold into the potato mixture until evenly combined.
  7. 🍳 Lightly oil four pastry rings and place them on an oiled baking tray lined with parchment paper. Fill rings with the vegetable mixture, pressing down evenly.
  • You can refrigerate filled rings if baking later.
  1. 🔥 Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes.
  2. ❄️ Allow to cool slightly until rings can be safely handled. Remove the medallions by gently running a thin knife around the edges and lifting the rings off carefully.
  3. 🍽️ Serve warm, at room temperature, or reheated.

💡 Tips

  • Use starchy potatoes for better binding and texture.
  • Don’t over-mash potatoes to retain slight texture.
  • Soft and hard cheese combination adds depth of flavor.

🎉 Perfect For

  • Elegant side dishes with fish or poultry
  • Vegetarian-friendly appetizers
  • Cozy family dinners

📝 Final Thoughts

These broccoli and potato medallions are a delicious, visually appealing side that complements a variety of main dishes. Their gentle flavors and creamy texture make them a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.