🌿 Mediterranean Cabbage & Egg Croquettes
✅ Ingredients
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3 cups finely shredded cabbage
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2 large eggs
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2–3 tbsp semolina or 2 tbsp flour or 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
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1 small carrot, grated (optional but very good)
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2 tbsp chopped parsley or dill
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp paprika (optional)
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Olive oil for frying or brushing
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the cabbage
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Shred cabbage very thinly.
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Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and squeeze lightly with your hands to soften it.
2. Make the mixture
In a bowl combine:
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Softened cabbage
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Eggs
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Onion
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Semolina/flour/breadcrumbs
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Parsley or dill
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Pepper, paprika, salt
Mix until everything sticks together.
If mixture seems too soft, add 1 more tbsp breadcrumbs.
3. Shape the croquettes
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Take a handful of mixture.
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Shape into small cylinders or patties (as shown in the picture).
4. Cook
Pan-Fry (Mediterranean style)
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Heat 2–3 tbsp olive oil.
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Fry croquettes on medium heat until golden on all sides (about 3–4 minutes per side).
OR Bake (healthier)
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Brush with olive oil.
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Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
🍽️ Serve With
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Greek yogurt + garlic dip
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Tzatziki
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Lemon wedges
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Fresh salad
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Tomato-cucumber mix with olive oil
💡 Tips
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Add grated cheese (feta or mozzarella) for richer flavor.
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Add chili flakes if you want it spicy.
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These freeze very well — perfect for meal prep!
