Serbian Lejvaca Recipe

Name: Serbian Lejvaca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 1 cup fine polenta; 1 cup flour; 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 4 teaspoons olive oil; 1 large zucchini, grated; 1 cup water; 3 teaspoons plain wholemilk yogurt; 1 cup cottage cheese; 1 cup sour cream; Topping; 4 tablespoons cottage cheese (heaping); 4 tablespoons sour cream, heaping; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup light olive oil

Servings: persons

2 eggs
1 cup fine polenta
1 cup flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 large zucchini, grated
1 cup water
3 teaspoons plain wholemilk yogurt
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup sour cream
Topping
4 tablespoons cottage cheese (heaping)
4 tablespoons sour cream, heaping
2 eggs
1/4 cup light olive oil

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly spray or grease an 8 x 8-inch pan.
2
Beat eggs in a bowl; add oil and beat Add polenta, flour, baking powder and salt; mix. Add grated zucchini, water, yogurt, cottage cheese and sour cream. Add salt to taste now or later at the table. It should be a somewhat thick batter, but if too thick, add more water.
3
Pour into pan so that it's about 2 or 3 inches deep. An 8x8-inch pan worked for me. Lower oven temp to 350 and bake for 35-40 minutes.
4
Remove from oven when it is cooked (toothpick should come out relatively clean when inserted 3/4 of way to middle of pan). While warm, use a knife to slice into diamond shapes while still in the pan.
5
Mix together all the topping ingredients, and pour evenly over the baked base so it will soak through. Return to oven for another 10 minutes. Topping should be somewhat set. Remove from oven, and leave to sit for about 10 minutes. Residual heat further cooks the topping.

756

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 eggs, 1 cup fine polenta, 1 cup flour, 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Serbian Lejvaca falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Serbian Lejvaca

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