Ingredients
Vegetables
- 6 cups cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
Wet Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- ¼ cup olive oil
Dry Ingredients
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella, shredded
- ¼ cup mozzarella, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Prepare Cabbage: Place the finely sliced cabbage into a large bowl. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt over it and massage the cabbage gently for 20-30 seconds until it softens. Then, add the chopped fresh dill and set aside.
- Make Batter: In a medium-sized bowl, beat 3 large eggs thoroughly. Add ½ cup plain yogurt and ¼ cup olive oil, then whisk together until combined smoothly.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift in ⅓ cup all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon baking soda into the wet mixture and stir gently until you have a smooth batter without lumps.
- Combine with Cabbage: Pour the batter over the softened cabbage, then add 1 cup shredded mozzarella. Using a spatula, fold and mix everything evenly so the cheese is well distributed.
- Bake Initial Layer: Grease a 9-inch baking pan lightly and pour the cabbage mixture into it. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes to set and begin cooking through.
- Add Topping and Finish Baking: Remove the casserole from the oven, sprinkle ¼ cup shredded mozzarella evenly on top, then return it to the oven for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese melts and becomes slightly golden.
Notes
- Massaging the cabbage with salt softens it and releases moisture, which prevents the casserole from becoming watery.
- Using fresh dill adds a bright, herbaceous flavor that complements the cheese and cabbage nicely.
- You can substitute mozzarella with other melting cheeses like cheddar or Monterey Jack for varied flavors.
- For a gluten-free version, replace all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Serve warm as a side dish or a vegetarian main meal with a salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian