A delicious and ultra-simple side dish, this baked Romanesco cabbage casserole. Call it Romanesco broccoli flan or Romanesco cabbage pie, as you prefer. I know it’s well-loved at home, so even with the simplicity of the recipe and photos, I decided to publish it.
How good and beautiful is the Romanesco cabbage? For me, who loves photographing vegetables, I can say I find it very photogenic.
Every time I buy it, I’m amazed by the beauty of its fluorescent green pyramids. Beautiful, delicious, cooks quickly, has a very delicate flavor, and like all crucifers or brassicas, besides its many properties, it contains the famous sulforaphane.
Shall we prepare this delicious baked Romanesco cabbage casserole?
Below are some other recipes with Romanesco cabbage that might interest you:
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 people
- Cooking methods: Steaming, Oven
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter
Ingredients for Baked Romanesco Cabbage Casserole
- 1 Romanesco broccoli
- 7 oz robiola cheese (goat)
- 1.8 oz Parmigiano Reggiano DOP
- 1 tablespoon herbs
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon (zest)
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch chili powder
- 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
Tools
- 1 Steamer
- 1 Baking Dish
- 1 Grater
How to Make the Baked Romanesco Cabbage Casserole
Remove the green leaves from the Romanesco broccoli (don’t throw them away, you can make a sauce). Detach the pyramids and if they are large, divide them. Wash everything thoroughly.
Place in a steamer and cook for 10-15 minutes (depending on the freshness of the vegetable) until tender but not mushy. Transfer to a bowl.
In the bowl with the cabbage, add the creamy robiola, the herbs, grated lemon zest, a pinch of salt, chili, and grated Parmesan. Mix gently.
Oil the baking dish, pour in the cabbage, sprinkle with breadcrumbs, and bake for 20 minutes until golden.
Storage Tips
The baked green cabbage casserole keeps well in the refrigerator, sealed, for a couple of days
Variations
Of course, you can make this dish vegan by using crumbled vegan feta instead of robiola and maybe flavor with turmeric or other spices.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I use another type of cheese for the cabbage casserole?
Sure, try with provolone or even ricotta.
Can I add béchamel to the baked Romanesco cabbage casserole?
Of course, you can layer the béchamel with the cabbage; however, I would leave out the robiola, adding just a little Parmesan.
