CABBAGE AND ONION TORTA

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The easiest way to get everyone to love cabbage is to encase it in flaky pastry and bake until golden. This torta, filled with browned onions, silky cabbage, and plenty of creamy fontina cheese, might just be the best way you've ever eaten what is arguably a challenging vegetable. It's at its most appealing served warm, with the cheese still a little gooey. But when fully cooled it becomes picnic or lunchbox fare, sturdy enough to slice up and carry with you. The smoked ham is purely optional, but is does add a pleasing porky flavor to the mix. And if you can't find fontina, try Gruyere, Swiss or muenster instead.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     breakfast, dinner, lunch, main course

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

475 grams all-purpose flour (4 cups)
60 grams whole wheat flour (1/2 cup)
12 grams kosher salt (about 2 1/2 teaspoons), more as needed
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
1/4 cup olive oil, more as needed
1 large Spanish onion, halved and sliced (2 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 pounds Savoy or regular cabbage (1 small head), cored and sliced
Black pepper, as needed
2 teaspoons cider vinegar, or to taste
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
5 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons thyme leaves
8 ounces fontina cheese, grated (2 cups)
2 ounces diced smoked ham such as speck (optional)
1 large egg yolk

Steps:

  • To make the pastry, combine flours and 7 grams (1 1/2 teaspoons) salt in a large bowl. Using a pastry cutter or two forks, cut in butter until it forms coarse crumbs. Add 1 to 1 1/2 cups very cold water, working it in a few tablespoons at a time, until mixture just comes together. Form dough into a ball, cover with plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil and stir in cabbage, a handful at a time, waiting for each addition to wilt slightly before adding more. Season with 5 grams (1 teaspoon) salt and some pepper. Cook until cabbage is tender and any liquid has evaporated, about 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in vinegar and cook until evaporated, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Taste and add more salt, vinegar or both, as needed.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet and stir in bread crumbs, garlic and thyme. Cook until bread crumbs begin to color, about 1 minute. Scrape into a bowl.
  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Oil a large baking sheet.
  • On a floured surface, roll out dough into a 17-by-12-inch rectangle. Transfer to the baking sheet. With the long side facing you, spread half the bread crumbs evenly over right half of dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top with half the cheese, then cover cheese with half the cabbage mixture. Repeat layers. Sprinkle ham over the top if desired.
  • Dab edges of dough with water. Fold left half over filling and use the tines of a fork to seal edges. Brush crust with egg yolk. Using a knife, cut several slits in the center of the top crust. Transfer pie to oven and bake until crust is golden brown and firm, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve warm, or reheat before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 672, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 689 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 1 gram

SFN Gaming
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Emmanuel Laquinta
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I'm a big fan of cabbage and onions, so I was excited to try this recipe. It did not disappoint! The cabbage and onions were cooked perfectly and the cheese was melted and gooey. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal


Marisela Gonzalez
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I was looking for a new recipe to use up some leftover cabbage and I found this one. It was so easy to make and it turned out great! The cabbage and onion filling was flavorful and the cheese was melted and gooey. I served it with a side of roasted p


fasty Illon
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually use a store-bought pie crust, but I've also made it with homemade dough and it's just as good. The cabbage and onion filling is so flavorful and the cheese is me


Suman Magar
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I used a store-bought pie crust and it turned out great. The torta was golden brown and crispy on the outside, and the inside was moist and flavorful. I served it with a side salad and it wa


onik islam
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I'm a big fan of cabbage and onions, so I was excited to try this recipe. It did not disappoint! The cabbage and onions were cooked perfectly and the cheese was melted and gooey. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal


Robin White
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I was looking for a new recipe to use up some leftover cabbage and I found this one. It was so easy to make and it turned out great! The cabbage and onion filling was flavorful and the cheese was melted and gooey. I served it with a side of roasted p


Mohsin Alee
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually use a store-bought pie crust, but I've also made it with homemade dough and it's just as good. The cabbage and onion filling is so flavorful and the cheese is me


Sohag Molla
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I used a store-bought pie crust and it turned out great. The torta was golden brown and crispy on the outside, and the inside was moist and flavorful. I served it with a side of roasted vege


Robert Hurst
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I'm not a huge fan of cabbage, but I really enjoyed this torta. The cabbage was cooked perfectly and it wasn't overpowering at all. The onions and cheese added a lot of flavor and richness. I will definitely be making this again.


MD Mahfuz Ahmed
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This cabbage and onion torta is a great way to use up leftover cabbage. It's also a very budget-friendly meal. I used a store-bought pie crust to save time, and it turned out great. The torta was golden brown and crispy on the outside, and the inside


Frank Irhiaebholo
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually use a store-bought pie crust, but I've also made it with homemade dough and it's just as good. The cabbage and onion filling is so flavorful and the cheese is me


Austin Potts
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I used a store-bought pie crust and it turned out great. The torta was golden brown and crispy on the outside, and the inside was moist and flavorful. I served it with a side of roasted vege


Allah Dita
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I'm not a huge fan of cabbage, but I really enjoyed this torta. The cabbage was cooked perfectly and it wasn't overpowering at all. The onions and cheese added a lot of flavor and richness. I will definitely be making this again.


Selas Maggie
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This cabbage and onion torta is a great way to use up leftover cabbage. It's also a very budget-friendly meal. I used a store-bought pie crust to save time, and it turned out great. The torta was golden brown and crispy on the outside, and the inside


Malik Hsnain
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The cabbage and onion torta was surprisingly delicious. The cabbage was tender and flavorful, and the onions were caramelized and sweet. The cheese was melted and gooey, an


Mastofa Hawlader
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This is my new favorite recipe! I love cabbage and onions, and this torta is the perfect way to enjoy them. The cabbage is cooked until it's tender and slightly caramelized, and the onions add a nice sweetness. The cheese is melted and gooey, and the


Saad Uddin Shakib
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I'm always looking for new and easy recipes, and this cabbage and onion torta fit the bill perfectly. It was simple to make and the results were amazing. The torta was golden brown and crispy on the outside, and the inside was moist and flavorful. I


Preeta Pandey
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This cabbage and onion torta was a hit! It was so easy to make and tasted delicious. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The cabbage was tender and slightly sweet, the onions were caramelized and flavorful, and the cheese was melted and