Diet Cabbage Cutlets

4 servings

30 minutes

Dietary cabbage cutlets are a light, tender, and nutritious dish of Russian cuisine, perfect for healthy eating. The base consists of stewed white cabbage and oatmeal that create a pleasant texture and rich flavor. By baking in the oven without excess oil, the cutlets remain low-calorie but acquire an appetizing golden crust. Historically, cabbage recipes were popular in Russia due to the vegetable's availability and its health benefits. The tender cutlets can be served with cold sour cream that adds creamy softness and harmoniously complements their light sweetness. This versatile dish is suitable for both everyday menus and dietary meals, delighting with its simple yet surprisingly pleasant taste.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 98.8
• Proteins: 3.5g
• Fats: 6.9g
• Carbohydrates: 5.8g

Ingredients

• White cabbage: 150 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Oat flakes: 2 tbsp
• Vegetable oil: 1 tbsp
• Milk: 2 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Sour cream: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Finely chop fresh cabbage and simmer for 10 minutes in water, adding only 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. No more oil is used in this recipe.

   Required ingredients:

   • White cabbage: 150 g
   • Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon

2. Add 1-2 tablespoons of oatmeal, mix, pour in milk and simmer for another 5 minutes. The result will be a thick, paste-like mass.

   Required ingredients:

   • Oat flakes: 2 tablespoons
   • Milk: 2 tablespoons

3. Then remove from heat, cool down, and beat in 1-2 eggs. Now you need to transfer the mixture to portioned baking molds. These can be molds for muffins or tartlets.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

4. Bake at 200 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Serve with cold sour cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream:  to taste