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Golden Cabbage and Egg Bake with Ketchup Drizzle recipe
A simple oven bake of buttery cabbage and set eggs, finished with a little ketchup for extra colour and sweetness. It is hearty, family-friendly and fuss-free.
28 min · Easy · British Jump to method
Ingredients
- 350g Cabbage
- 20g Butter
- 3 Eggs
- 1 tbsp Ketchup
| Nutrition | Per servingEstimated |
|---|---|
| Calories | 117 kcal |
| Protein | 5.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.9 g |
| Fat | 7.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.7 g |
| Fibre | 2.6 g |
| Sugar | 4.1 g |
| Sodium | 108 mg |
Why this works
A simple, relatively light vegetable-and-egg bake with moderate protein, modest carbohydrates, and a small amount of saturated fat from butter and eggs.
Cabbage provides fibre and vitamin C. Cabbage contributes fibre for digestion plus vitamin C and folate, supporting immune function and cell health.
Eggs add high-quality protein and micronutrients. Eggs provide complete protein, along with vitamin B12, vitamin D and choline, which support muscle maintenance and normal nerve function.
Butter and ketchup add saturated fat and sugars. Most of the saturated fat comes from butter, while the ketchup adds a small amount of sugar and sodium.
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (Fan 180°C, 392°F, Gas Mark 6).
Let the oven come fully up to temperature before the dish goes in, so the eggs start setting promptly rather than sitting in a lukewarm oven.
- Cook the cabbage in butter until softened, then spread it in a small baking dish.
Keep the heat at medium rather than high; the cabbage should turn glossy and tender without browning too quickly or drying out, and a little colour at the edges is ideal.
- Make 3 wells in the cabbage and crack an egg into each one.
Make each well deep enough to cradle the egg white so it stays in place; if the cabbage is too loose, press it down lightly with the back of a spoon first.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the eggs are set to your liking.
Check at the 10-minute mark for set whites with a slight wobble at the yolks, and avoid overbaking or the eggs will turn chalky and rubbery.
- Finish with a small drizzle of ketchup before serving.
Use only a small drizzle so the ketchup adds sharpness without flooding the surface, otherwise it can dominate the savoury cabbage and egg flavour.
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