Vegetarian Cabbage Schnitzel (Print View)

Cabbage slices breaded and pan-fried until golden, served with lemon and parsley for a hearty vegetarian dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cabbage

01 - 1 medium green cabbage (about 1.5–2 lbs), outer leaves removed

→ Breading

02 - 3 large eggs
03 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
04 - 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs (preferably panko for extra crunch)
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
07 - 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
08 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder

→ For Frying

09 - ½ cup vegetable oil (such as sunflower or canola)

→ Optional Garnishes

10 - Fresh parsley, chopped
11 - Lemon wedges

# Method:

01 - Slice the cabbage into 1-inch thick rounds, keeping the core intact so the slices hold together. You should get about 4–6 slices.
02 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the cabbage slices for 3–4 minutes until just tender but still firm. Carefully drain and pat dry with paper towels.
03 - Set up three shallow bowls: place the flour in the first, beat the eggs in the second, and combine breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in the third.
04 - Dredge each cabbage slice in flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture. Press gently to help the crumbs adhere.
05 - Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry cabbage schnitzels in batches for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crisp. Add more oil as needed.
06 - Transfer cooked schnitzels to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
07 - Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Your pan will be filled with the best kind of golden crunch, and no one will guess there’s only cabbage inside.
  • It’s become my secret weapon for wow moments whenever vegetarian friends visit or I just want to switch things up from the usual fare.
02 -
  • If you fry before blotting the cabbage dry, you’ll end up with soggy batter instead of crunch.
  • Switching to panko from regular breadcrumbs was the best decision—what a night-and-day difference in crunch.
03 -
  • Let the oil fully heat each time you start a new batch—lukewarm oil drinks up too much breading.
  • Generously season your breadcrumb mix; taste it raw if you dare to make sure it’s lively before you start breading.
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