🥬 CRISPY CABBAGE & CARROT LAYERED BAKE

Ingredients
For the Filling:
1 medium head green cabbage, finely shredded
2 medium carrots, grated
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
For the Creamy Sauce:
2 large eggs
1 cup plain yogurt
½ cup milk
½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
1 tbsp flour
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
For the Layers:
8–10 sheets phyllo dough
2–3 tbsp melted butter or oil, for brushing
1 tbsp sesame seeds, optional
👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Filling
   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 2–3 minutes.
2. Add the Vegetables
   Add the minced garlic, shredded cabbage, and grated carrots. Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried oregano.
3. Cook
   Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and most of their moisture has evaporated.
4. Add the Herbs
   Turn off the heat. Stir in the chopped parsley and dill. Let the filling cool slightly.
5. Make the Sauce
   In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, yogurt, milk, vegetable oil or melted butter, flour, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
6. Preheat the Oven
   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
7. Start Layering
   Grease a rectangular baking dish. Place one sheet of phyllo dough in the dish and lightly brush it with the creamy sauce.
8. Add More Phyllo
   Place another sheet of phyllo on top and brush lightly with sauce. Continue layering several sheets.
9. Add the Filling
   Spread a portion of the cabbage and carrot mixture evenly over the phyllo.
10. Continue Layering
    Alternate the phyllo sheets and vegetable filling until everything is used, finishing with several sheets of phyllo on top.
11. Finish the Top
    Brush the top generously with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
12. Bake
    Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until the top is deeply golden, crisp, and flaky.
13. Rest
    Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10–15 minutes before cutting.
14. Serve
    Slice into neat rectangular pieces and serve warm. Enjoy the crispy layers and flavorful vegetable filling! 😍
    💡 Pro Tip:
    For the crispiest layers, make sure the cabbage mixture isn’t watery before assembling. Letting the filling cool slightly also helps keep the phyllo layers flaky.