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Golden Cabbage And Carrot Mince Bake

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Ingredients

For The Cabbage And Mince Bake

  • 0.5 head  cabbage finely shredded
  • 2 carrots peeled and grated on large holes
  • to taste salt for seasoning the mixture
  • to taste turmeric  for colour and gentle warmth
  • to taste ground black pepper
  • to taste favourite vegetable spices
  • 2 eggs to bind the mixture
  • 500 g mince your preferred type
  • 100 g breadcrumbs to help structure the bake
  • to taste olive oil Extra Virgin, for greasing the parchment

For The Cheese Topping

  • 150 g cheese grated on large holes

Instructions
 

  • Finely shred half a head of cabbage and place it in a deep mixing bowl, then grate two carrots on the large side of a grater and add them to the cabbage.
  • Crack two eggs into the bowl, season with salt, turmeric, black pepper and your favourite vegetable spices, and mix thoroughly until the vegetables are coated and the spices are evenly distributed.
  • Add 500 g of mince and 100 g of breadcrumbs to the bowl, then combine everything until you have a uniform mixture that holds together when pressed.
  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper, spoon one tablespoon of oil onto the paper and spread it evenly with a brush or spoon.
  • Transfer the vegetable and mince mixture to the tray, spread it across the surface and smooth the top so the thickness is even.
  • Preheat the oven to 220∘C , place the tray on the middle rack and bake for about 30 minutes until the bake is set and lightly golden.
  • While the base cooks, grate about 150 g of cheese on the large side of a grater and keep it ready in a bowl.
  • Remove the tray from the oven after 30 minutes, sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over the top and return the tray to the oven.
  • Bake for a further 15 minutes until the cheese has melted, bubbled and turned a golden brown crust over the surface.
  • Let the bake rest for a few minutes, then cut it into portion‑sized pieces and serve warm, or cool completely and store in the fridge to enjoy cold later.

Notes

This Golden Cabbage And Carrot Mince Bake With Crispy Cheese Crust is the kind of dish that turns a handful of everyday ingredients into a comforting, family‑style tray that feels both homely and quietly impressive. You begin with finely shredded cabbage and grated carrot, which form a soft, sweet vegetable base that lightens the richness of the mince and keeps the bake moist. Eggs and breadcrumbs bind everything together, transforming the mixture into a sturdy yet tender mass that holds its shape beautifully once  baked. The mince brings satisfying depth and protein, while salt, turmeric, black pepper and your favourite vegetable spices weave through the mixture, giving it warmth and character without making it heavy. 

Nutrition

Serving: 220gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5200IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 3.2mg