🥗 Mediterranean Oven-Baked Cabbage Burgers

⭐ Overview

A light but satisfying dish where seasoned cabbage patties are baked until tender and crisp on the edges, then served with a bright Mediterranean tomato-herb topping or inside pita as a veggie “burger.”

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🧾 Ingredients (4–6 patties)

For the cabbage patties

• 1 small green cabbage (about 700–800 g), shredded finely

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 eggs

• ¾ cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for low-carb)

• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp cumin

• ½ tsp dried oregano

• Optional: pinch of chili flakes

Mediterranean topping / serving

• 1 large tomato, diced

• ½ cucumber, diced

• ¼ cup parsley or mint, chopped

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Optional: Greek yogurt or tzatziki

• Optional: pita or burger buns

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🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the cabbage

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Shred cabbage finely.

3. Optional: blanch cabbage in boiling water for 3 minutes, then drain and squeeze out excess moisture. This helps the patties bind better.

2. Mix the patties

1. In a large bowl combine: cabbage, onion, garlic, eggs, breadcrumbs, feta, olive oil, and all spices.

2. Mix until the mixture holds together.

   • If too wet → add more breadcrumbs

   • If too dry → add a splash of olive oil

3. Shape and bake

1. Line a baking tray with parchment.

2. Form 4–6 patties and place them on the tray.

3. Brush tops lightly with olive oil.

4. Bake 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and slightly crisp.

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🌿 Mediterranean salad topping

1. Combine tomato, cucumber, herbs, olive oil, lemon juice, salt & pepper.

2. Chill until serving.

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🍽️ To Serve

• Top each cabbage patty with a spoonful of the Mediterranean salad.

• Add yogurt or tzatziki on the side.

• Serve on its own, or tuck into warm pita for a Mediterranean veggie burger.

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🔄 Variations

• Add protein: Mix in chickpeas, lentils, or ground turkey.

• Spice it up: Add harissa or smoked paprika.

• Cheese swap: Use halloumi or mozzarella instead of feta.