Delight your taste buds with the comforting flavors of homemade Vegetable Kishke, a classic Jewish-inspired dish packed with wholesome ingredients and earthy spices. This plant-based twist on the traditional recipe features a medley of carrots, celery, and onions finely minced and combined with breadcrumbs, fragrant paprika, garlic powder, and a hint of schmaltz or vegetable oil for richness. Shaped into tender, savory logs and baked to golden perfection, this dish offers a hearty texture that beautifully complements any festive meal or cozy family dinner. Serve it warm as a side dish or pair it with your favorite gravy for an irresistibly satisfying bite. Perfect for holiday tables or a weekday treat, Vegetable Kishke is an easy and flavorful way to elevate plant-based cooking while honoring tradition.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Peel and roughly chop the carrots, celery, and onion into smaller pieces for easy processing.
In a food processor, pulse the carrots, celery, and onion together until finely minced, but not pureed.
Transfer the minced vegetables into a mixing bowl and add the breadcrumbs, flour, vegetable oil or schmaltz, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and water or vegetable broth.
Using clean hands or a spatula, mix the ingredients until they form a cohesive dough-like mixture. Adjust with a small amount of water or breadcrumbs if the mixture is too wet or dry.
Divide the mixture into two even portions and shape each into a log approximately 8-10 inches long. Place the logs onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the kishke logs in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
Remove the logs from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes before slicing into rounds.
Serve warm as a side dish, or enjoy with your favorite gravy or sauce.
Calories |
340 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 20.9 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 553 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 232 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.