Casserole with broccoli and cauliflower
4 servings
60 minutes
Broccoli and cauliflower casserole is a true embodiment of flavor and texture harmony. This dish originates from Russian cuisine, where seasonal vegetables and simple yet hearty ingredients are traditionally favored. Tender cauliflower and broccoli soaked in a creamy egg mixture create an amazing airy texture, while spicy ham and aromatic baked cheese add rich flavor to the dish. The inclusion of nutmeg gives the casserole a pleasant spicy note. This versatile dish is suitable for both family dinners and festive tables. The casserole can be served on its own or with a light sauce, pairing wonderfully with fresh vegetables and herbs. It's an ideal way to diversify your diet and enjoy healthy ingredients in an exquisite presentation.
1
Boil the cauliflower and broccoli separately for 5 minutes and drain in a colander to let the liquid drain.
- Cauliflower: 300 g
- Broccoli: 300 g
2
Cut the ham into strips.
- Ham: 150 g
3
Peel, chop the onion, and fry it with ham in vegetable oil until browned.
- Onion: 2 heads
- Ham: 150 g
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
4
Preheat the oven to 190 degrees. Grease the baking dish with butter and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of breadcrumbs. Layer the cauliflower, broccoli, and ham with onions in the dish.
- Butter: 30 g
- Breadcrumbs: 2 tablespoons
- Cauliflower: 300 g
- Broccoli: 300 g
- Ham: 150 g
- Onion: 2 heads
5
Beat the eggs, mix with milk and cream. Combine the remaining breadcrumbs with flour and nutmeg, dilute in a small amount of milk or water, and gradually add to the egg-milk mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Carefully pour the resulting mixture over the vegetables and ham, sprinkle with grated cheese, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Milk: 100 ml
- Cream: 100 ml
- Breadcrumbs: 2 tablespoons
- Wheat flour: 1 tablespoon
- Ground nutmeg: 0.3 teaspoon
- Milk: 100 ml
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Grated cheese: 100 g
6
Sprinkle the finished casserole with chopped greens.
- Fresh herbs: 10 g
