This vegetable-packed pastry is a crispy, golden, fiber-rich treat loaded with affordable, everyday ingredients like cabbage, potatoes, leeks, carrots, and herbs. Perfect as a light lunch, snack, or side dish, it’s flour-light, dairy-optional, and veggie-dense, making it a smart choice for healthy eating on a budget!
Ready in just 5 minutes of prep + bake time = this is your new go-to savory bake!
💛 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Budget-Friendly – Made with affordable vegetables
✔ Nutrient-Dense – High in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants
✔ Versatile – Great for meal prep, lunchboxes, or breakfast
✔ Crowd-Pleaser – Crispy edges, cheesy top, veggie-loaded middle!
📌 Ingredients (Makes 8-10 slices)
🥬 Vegetables:
- 1 leek, finely chopped
- 300g cabbage, shredded
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 carrots, grated
- 2 potatoes, grated
- 1 pinch fresh dill
- 1 pinch fresh parsley
🥚 Wet Mix:
- 4 large eggs
- 4 tbsp olive oil (40 ml)
- 4 tbsp milk (40 ml) (can use dairy-free milk)
🧂 Seasoning & Dry Ingredients:
- 1 tsp salt (8g)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 tbsp flour (100g) (whole wheat or oat flour for extra fiber)
- ½ packet baking soda (5g)
🧀 Topping & Garnish:
- 50g grated Cheddar cheese (or plant-based cheese)
- Sesame & black cumin seeds for garnish
🍽 Step-by-Step Instructions
🥣 Step 1: Prep the Veggies
1️⃣ Finely chop, shred, or grate all vegetables.
2️⃣ Place in a large bowl and mix together with herbs.
💡 Tip: Use a food processor for quick grating!
🥚 Step 2: Make the Batter
1️⃣ In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, olive oil, milk, salt, and pepper.
2️⃣ Add the wet mix to the veggie bowl.
3️⃣ Stir in flour and baking soda, mixing until fully incorporated.
💡 Batter should be thick and scoopable—adjust flour if needed.
🧀 Step 3: Bake the Pastry
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2️⃣ Line a baking tray or dish with parchment paper.
3️⃣ Spread the mixture evenly into the tray.
4️⃣ Sprinkle with grated cheese + sesame & black cumin seeds.
5️⃣ Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden and set.
💡 For crispier edges, use a wide, shallow tray.
🍴 Step 4: Cool, Slice, Serve!
✅ Let it cool slightly before slicing into bars or squares.
✅ Serve warm, at room temp, or chilled—it stores well!
💡 Great with yogurt dip, tzatziki, or even hummus!
🕰️ Recipe Timing & Nutrition (Per Slice)
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Bake Time: 30–35 min
- Total Time: ~40 min
- Calories: ~150 kcal
- Fiber: ~3–4g
- Protein: ~5g
- Carbs: ~12g
(Varies with flour and cheese choices.)