Welcome to a truly comforting and satisfying dish: our Vegetarian Savoy Cabbage Gratin! A gratin is a classic comfort food, known for its delicious baked crust, and this plant-based version is no exception. We use Savoy cabbage, whose beautifully crinkled, tender leaves become wonderfully sweet and delicate when cooked. Layered with a savory filling of Arborio rice and a medley of sautéed vegetables, this dish is both hearty and incredibly flavorful. It's a perfect main course for a cozy family dinner and a fantastic way to enjoy the unique taste of Savoy cabbage.
Vegetarian Savoy Cabbage Gratin
Ingredients for Savoy Cabbage Gratin
- 200 g Savoy cabbage
- 130 g Arborio rice
- 100 g tomatoes
- 120 g bell pepper
- 150 g onion
- 100 g carrot
- 25 g wheat flour
- 200 ml soy milk
- 50 g vegan mayonnaise (Lenten-style mayonnaise, free from animal products)
- salt, pepper, olive oil, chili pepper to taste
How to Make Vegetarian Savoy Cabbage Gratin
Remove any damaged leaves from the head of cabbage. By the way, I recommend saving the largest outer leaves for making golubtsy (stuffed cabbage rolls) — you can fit a lot of filling into those leaves!
Slice the cabbage leaves into strips about 1 centimeter (a little less than half an inch) wide.
In a pot, bring water to a boil and add salt. Drop the Savoy cabbage into the boiling water and blanch for 2-3 minutes, then drain in a colander. This brief cooking time will preserve the chlorophyll in the leaves, keeping the cabbage a vibrant green.
Removing damaged leaves from the head of Savoy cabbage
Slicing the cabbage leaves into strips
Add the Savoy cabbage to boiling water, blanch for 2-3 minutes, and drain in a colander
In a skillet greased with olive oil, add the chopped vegetables: first, the finely chopped onion, then the grated carrot, diced tomatoes, and sweet bell pepper. Sauté the vegetables over medium heat for 15 minutes. If you like spicy food, you can add some chili pepper to taste.
Place the chopped vegetables in a pan greased with olive oil and sauté over medium heat
Cook the Arborio rice until done. Combine the cooked rice with the vegetables, sprinkle with ground pepper, salt to taste, and mix thoroughly.
Before cooking, rinse the rice thoroughly until the water runs clear. Add water in a 1:1 ratio and cook for 10-12 minutes without salt.
Combine the cooked rice with the vegetables, season with ground pepper and salt to taste, and mix thoroughly
In a bowl, add the wheat flour, a pinch of fine salt, and pour in the soy milk. Whisk the ingredients together until no flour lumps remain.
In a bowl, combine flour, salt, and soy milk. Whisk the ingredients together
Grease an ovenproof dish with oil and place half of the blanched Savoy cabbage on the bottom.
On top of the cabbage leaves, place half of the vegetable and rice mixture.
Then, add the remaining cabbage, pressing the ingredients down with your hand or a spoon to create an even layer.
Grease a baking dish with oil and place half of the blanched Savoy cabbage on the bottom
On top of the cabbage leaves, place half of the vegetable and rice mixture
Add the remaining cabbage, pressing the ingredients down with your hand or a spoon
Spread the remaining vegetables and rice, distribute evenly, make frequent pokes with a stick or knife, and pour over the soy batter.
Spread the remaining vegetables and rice, distribute evenly, and pour over the soy batter
Spread the gratin with vegan mayonnaise. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
Spread the gratin with vegan mayonnaise
Place the dish with the gratin on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 40 minutes until golden brown.
Bake the Savoy cabbage gratin in the oven for 40 minutes until golden brown. Done!
And there you have it—a beautiful, golden-brown Vegetarian Savoy Cabbage Gratin, ready to be enjoyed! This dish is wonderfully versatile and can be served as a standalone main course or alongside a fresh green salad. The leftovers are just as delicious the next day, simply reheated in the oven or microwave. We hope this recipe brings warmth and comfort to your table. Feel free to experiment with different vegetables or herbs to make it your own. Enjoy every hearty and flavorful bite!
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