These vegan cabbage patties are golden, flavorful, and dairy-free. Perfect for snacks, lunches, or dinners.
🧾 Ingredients
- 3 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
- ½ cup grated carrot
- ¼ cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup breadcrumbs or oat flour
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 5 tbsp water (flax egg)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Oil for pan-frying
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ First, mix the ground flaxseed with water and set aside to thicken.
2️⃣ Next, place cabbage, carrot, onion, and garlic in a large bowl.
3️⃣ Then, add breadcrumbs, flax egg, olive oil, spices, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix well.
4️⃣ After that, form the mixture into small patties.
5️⃣ Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
6️⃣ Next, cook the patties for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
7️⃣ Finally, remove from heat and serve warm.
💡 Tips & Variations
- For baking, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Alternatively, air fry at 375°F for 12–15 minutes.
- For added protein, mix in mashed chickpeas or lentils.
- For extra flavor, add nutritional yeast or herbs.
- Additionally, serve with vegan yogurt sauce or hummus.
🌟 Benefits of Vegan Cabbage Patties
First, cabbage is rich in vitamins C and K.
Additionally, this recipe is budget-friendly.
Moreover, flaxseed adds fiber and omega-3s.
Furthermore, these patties are dairy-free and egg-free.
In addition, they are versatile for meals or snacks.
Finally, they offer a satisfying crunch without frying heavily.
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Approximate)
- Calories: 210
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
To make these patties kid-friendly, skip strong spices and garlic. Shape into small nuggets and bake instead of pan-frying. Serve with ketchup or dairy-free ranch for dipping.
