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Introduction
This recipe for potato and broccoli medallions is ideal for those who want to obtain, in a short time and without effort, a delicious warm dish, which can be served just like that or as a side dish next to a meat-based dish.
Practically, by successfully combining potatoes, broccoli and a few other simple ingredients, such as eggs, cheese or sour cream, you will get a fluffy and delicious dish similar to a soufflΓ©.
Choosing the right ingredients for the potato and broccoli medallions
choosing the right ingredients to make these broccoli medallions is simple, because the list of ingredients is very short.
So, to get IKEA broccoli medallions in your own kitchen, you will need:
- floury potatoes
- broccoli
- onion / leek
- salty cheese
- sour cream with a minimum of 20% fat
- eggs
- vegetable oil
- salt and black pepper
In addition to these simple ingredients, I recommend that you make sure you have cooking rings or ceramic baking dishes such as those used for souffle.
The full potato and broccoli medallions recipe
Potato and Broccoli Medallions Recipe βEasy Ikea Style Dish – Thermomix
Equipment
- 1 Thermomix / Pot
- Knife
- Vegetable grates
- Food chopper
- Spatula
- Cooking rings / Ceramic baking dishes
Ingredients
- 500 g floury potatoes
- 200 g broccoli florets
- 1 pc onion / leek
- 150 g salty cheese
- 3 tbsp sour cream with a minimum of 20% fat
- 2 pcs eggs
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven at <strong>180</strong> Β°C
- I used the Varoma of the Thermomix to steam the potatoes and the broccoli. If you donβt own this device, simply boil them into a pot with water;
- If you own a Thermomix, pour 1L of water into the mixing bowl, place the potatoes cut in pieces into the VAROMA dish and make sure there are holes between the potatoes, to allow the steam to properly cook the vegetables.
- Place the broccoli florets into the VAROMA tray and place it on top of the VAROMA dish
- Steam the veggies using 35 MIN β VAROMA β SPEED 1 COUNTER CLOCKWISE
- Once steamed, leave the veggies to cool
- Rinse the mixing bowl and then place the onion, cut into quarters and grate it using 5 SEC β SPEED 5
- Add the vegetable oil and cook the cook the onion 5 MIN β <strong>110</strong> Β°C β SPEED 1
- Add the potatoes, the broccoli florets and the cheese cut into pieces and grate them 8 SEC β SPEED 5
- Add the eggs, salt and black pepper and mix all the ingredients for 4 SEC β SPEED 6.5 COUNTER CLOCKWISE
- You will get a creamy composition
- Grease the cooking rings / ceramic baking dishes with vegetable oil or melted butter, place them into a baking tray and pour the composition into the molds
- Cook the medallions into the preheated oven for 30-35 MINUTES
- Leave the potato and broccoli medallions to cool for at least 10 minutes before taking them out of the rings cooking rings
- Serve the broccoli medallions just like that or next to a meat based main course
Nutrition
Common mistakes to avoid when cooking potato and broccoli medallions
The most important thing to keep in mind when cooking potato and broccoli medallions is related to the amount of ingredients.
Therefore, please pay attention to the amount of “liquid” used, whether we are talking about milk or sour cream. In fact, if you add too much liquid, then the final result will be too soft, and the medallions will not keep their shape.
The role of the eggs is to bind the composition, because during the cooking process, the egg, by coagulation, binds all the ingredients.
Also, pay close attention to the quantity of onion/leek/garlic used, because broccoli has a rather neutral taste, so too much onion/leek/garlic will not be able to be masked later.
Another important aspect is to grease well the forms in which you are going to pour the composition, regardless of whether we are talking about cooking rings or ceramic baking dishes, with vegetable oil or butter, because we do not want the composition to stick to the edges of baking mold.
Cooking appliance useful for homemade potato and broccoli medallions
As I have stated on other occasions, I always try to reproduce in my own kitchen, dishes that I liked in various places. This time, I tried and actually managed to cook IKEA broccoli medallions without much effort, using the wonderful Thermomix.
But, for those of you who donβt own this kitchen gadget, I guarantee that using a simple vegetable grater or a food chopper, you can achieve the same delicious and healthy result.
Regarding the cooking process, I used the oven to bake these medallions, but an air fryer could also be a great choice, if you choose to cook a smaller amount.
Serving and presentation ideas
Potato and broccoli medallions represent a simple but extremely versatile dish, especially when it comes to serving.
Therefore, for a vegetarian diet, these broccoli medallions can be enjoyed warm, simple, without the need to add another dish.
For those who want to serve a dish with meat, and broccoli medallions are a side-dish, I recommend them to try homemade chicken mushroom stew, just like I did, or any other type of stew, such as the 20 minutes stew.
For those who want to get as close as possible to the original IKEA dish, I recommend that they cook a grilled salmonΒ alongside these delicious medallions and thus obtain an absolutely fabulous main course.
For families with children looking for broccoli recipes for kids, these medallions could be the perfect choice.
If you are looking for a kid friendly salmon recipe, check out these easy and delicious Grilled Salmon Skewers.
So, cook potato and broccoli medallions and serve them however you like. Plain or next to another dish, I guarantee you that they will be a culinary success.
Make-Ahead and Freezing Tips
I have said many times that almost any dish can be made in advance and then frozen. Whether you have prepared too much and prefer to leave a part for another occasion, or you simply have a busy schedule and you like to prepare certain dishes in advance, this is possible primarily by freezing.
In the article dedicated to Food Preservation, I presented many ways by which you can preserve food for long term, but of all the ones mentioned, the simplest is to keep the food frozen.
And in the present case, for this broccoli medallions recipe, all you need to do is to follow the necessary steps to obtain the composition, which you can later freeze in sealed or resealable freezer bags.
Thus, whenever you want to cook these wonderful potato and broccoli medallions, you will only need to defrost and pour the composition into molds, which you will later bake in the oven or air fryer (link mai sus).
Being a product that contains sour cream and eggs, I recommend to be kept in the freezer for a maximum of one year, and if you cook them and keep them in the refrigerator, it would be ideal to consume them within a maximum of 5 days, when you can even reheat them using the microwave.
FAQs
How to cook at home IKEA potato and broccoli medallions?
You can cook Ikea style potato and broccoli medallions at home very simply. Using potatoes, broccoli, eggs, sour cream, cheese, salt and black pepper, and a Thermomix or a vegetable grater, you will get a fluid composition that you will bake in the oven or air fryer until it gets a golden crust.
How to make sweet potato and broccoli medallions?
Following the steps from the potato and broccoli medallions recipe, but replacing the floury white potatoes with sweet potatoes, you will get sweet potatoes broccoli medallions in your own kitchen, without effort.
Are potato and broccoli medallions healthy?
Potato and broccoli medallions are not just a delicious dish; they’re a powerhouse of nutrition. Combining the wholesome goodness of potatoes, which provide essential vitamins like vitamin C and B6, potassium, and fiber, with the superfood qualities of broccoli, known for its high vitamin K, vitamin C, fiber, and potent antioxidants, these medallions are a healthful choice.
What is GrΓΆnsakskaka?
GrΓΆnsakskaka is the original name of Swedish potato and broccoli medallions. So, if you ever visit Sweden, you will definitely come across “GrΓΆnsakskaka” on restaurant menus.
What are the ingredients for potato and broccoli medallions?
The ingredients for potato and broccoli medallions are very few and simple. Thus, using potatoes, broccoli, eggs, sour cream, cheese, salt and black pepper, and a Thermomix or a vegetable grater, you will get a fluid composition that you will bake in the oven or air fryer until it gets a golden crust.
How many calories are in the potato and broccoli medallions?
One piece of IKEA potato and broccoli medallion has 126 kcal. If you choose to use sour cream with minimum 20% fat, that could increase the calories a little, but even so, the potato and broccoli medallions are a light and healthy food.
