Croustillant de Choux

Croustillant de Choux is a delightful French side dish featuring crispy cabbage leaves filled with a creamy cheese mixture, offering a perfect balance of textures and flavors. This vegetarian dish is ideal for enhancing any meal with its rich taste and appealing presentation.

Ingredients

• Savoy cabbage - 200 grams
• Ricotta cheese - 100 grams
• Grated Gruyère cheese - 50 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Nutmeg - a pinch
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Breadcrumbs - 30 grams

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully add the Savoy cabbage leaves and blanch for 2-3 minutes until tender. Drain and cool under cold water, then pat dry.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, grated Gruyère cheese, egg, minced garlic, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
4. Take a blanched cabbage leaf and place about a tablespoon of the cheese mixture at the base of the leaf. Roll it up tightly, tucking in the sides as you go to create a neat parcel. Repeat with remaining leaves and mixture.
5. In a baking dish, drizzle olive oil on the bottom. Place the cabbage parcels seam side down in the dish.
6. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top of the parcels and drizzle with a little more olive oil.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and crispy.
8. Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 14 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins C and K from cabbage, supporting immune function and bone health.
• High in protein from cheese and egg, aiding in muscle repair and overall health.

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