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Varzare (Cabbage Pies from Maramureș)

Name: Varzare (Cabbage Pies from Maramureș)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 335 g flour; 17 g fresh yeast or 5 g dry yeast; 165 ml warm water; 2 tbsp oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 530 g white cabbage; 1 large onion; 1 tbsp oil; salt and pepper to taste

Varzare are traditional fasting pies from Maramureș, filled with sautéed cabbage and baked on a griddle or in the oven. They are tender, aromatic, and filling.

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Servings

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Prep

45 min

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Cook

25 min

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Total

70 min + 60 min rising

🥘Ingredients

servings

Dough

Filling

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🌱Vegan🥗Vegetarian✝️Orthodox fasting🐟Pescatarian🥛Dairy-free🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean

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Yield

8 large varzare pies (approx. 120 g each)

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

2–3 days refrigerated; reheat in oven at 180°C for 5–10 minutes

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Freezer

Freeze raw or baked up to 2 months; bake directly or reheat

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per varzare (approx. 120 g)

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Calories

150 kcal

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Protein

8 g

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Fat

10 g

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Carbohydrates

6 g

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Fiber

3 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Yogurt or sour cream for serving

🥂Hot tea or mineral water

🥂Bean soup or vegetable soup

🥂Pickles or pickled green tomatoes

💡Variations

Mushroom varzare — add wild or cultivated mushrooms to filling

Potato varzare — replace half the cabbage with mashed potato

Varzare with dill and caraway for extra flavor

🎪Events Celebrating This Dish

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Maramureș Balloon Fiesta