Irresistible Russian Cabbage Pie: A Mouthwatering Delight

This cabbage pie is very popular in Russian cuisine. Traditionally, it is made with a yeasted puff pastry but normal puff pastry will work just fine. You can bake it as one big pie, or make small triangles called pirozhki. Serve warm.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 3tablespoonsbutter, or more to taste

  • 1small headcabbage, finely chopped

  • 3hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped, or more to taste

  • 3sprigsfresh dill, finely chopped, or to taste

  • salt to taste

  • 2sheetsyeasted puff pastry

  • 1egg, beaten

Cooking Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add cabbage and cook until softened but not browned, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool, 10 to 15 minutes.

  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  3. Mix cooled cabbage with hard-boiled eggs and dill. Season with salt.

  4. Line a pie plate with 1 sheet of puff pastry. Add cabbage filling, leaving some space around the edge. Cover with the second sheet of puff pastry and pinch edges together. Glaze the top with beaten egg.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories431
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
30g
38%
Saturated Fat
9g
47%
Cholesterol
114mg
38%
Sodium
248mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
33g
12%
Dietary Fiber
3g
11%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
9g
Vitamin C
33mg
164%
Calcium
56mg
4%
Iron
2mg
13%
Potassium
222mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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