Preheat the oven to 400 F/ 200 C. Grease a baking sheet. I have used the Silpat for this so there was no need to do any extra prep.

If using fresh broccoli (which I used), chop the broccoli into small pieces. Quickly blanch the fresh broccoli in boiling water for 1-2 minutes.

Drain well. Set aside. If using frozen broccoli, defrost and then drain well.

Sauté the garlic and onion in the olive oil until the onions become tender and have browned a bit. I wanted to caramelize the onions a little to bring out their sweetness. Set aside. Let it cool down for a few minutes.

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl including the cooled onion mixture. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Shape into round patties and place on a prepared baking sheet. I used the Silpat so no oil was necessary at all.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Flip and bake for another 10-15 minutes or until the fritters are all nicely browned and crispy. Enjoy with some Tuna and Pasta salad!