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Cheesy Cabbage Casserole Varza gratinata

Cheesy Cabbage Casserole

A baked vegetarian casserole with shredded cabbage, mozzarella, eggs, and fresh thyme. Ready in 45 minutes, naturally low carb, and easy to make vegan with a few swaps.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Choose Serving Size 6 servings

Ingredients 

  • ½ head cabbage medium or small, chopped in small slices
  • 1 onion julienne
  • 3 eggs
  • 100 g mozzarella
  • 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme only the leaves. or you can use dry thyme ~1 tsp
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Chop the cabbage and the onion. Mix them directly into a ceramic oven tray, greased with a little bit of olive oil.
  • Beat the eggs and add them to the tray. Mix again.
  • Add the thyme, salt, and pepper. Add ½ cup of water.
  • Grate the mozzarella on top (or add it in thin slices).
  • Cook in the oven for ~30-40 minutes or until the cabbage is golden on top.

Notes

 Saute the cabbage and onion first to remove excess moisture before baking. For a vegan version, replace eggs with flaxseed eggs and mozzarella with vegan cheese.