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Recipe Details:
Although schnitzel is traditionally known as a meat dish, it can also be made from cabbage. This is a very nutritious and light diabetic-friendly dish, which is perfect for lunch or dinner!
Step 1 Boil cabbage leaves in salty water for about 6 minutes. Step 2 Drain the water and let the cabbage leaves to cool. Step 3 Lightly beat off the thick part of the cabbage leaves with a kitchen hammer. Step 4 Beat the eggs in a small bowl. Roll the cabbage leaves into envelopes and dip into flour. After that, dip the cabbage leaves in the eggs and then roll the cabbage in bread crumbs. Step 5 Preheat a frying pan with some olive oil on it. Put the schnitzels on the frying pan and fry for about 5-6 minutes, turning them constantly. Remove the ready schnitzels from the frying pan, serve them with yogurt or sour cream and enjoy!
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