Savory Vegetable Breakfast Strata
5.0
(1 reviews)
15min
15min
3
380
Chef's Note
This strata can be assembled the night before and refrigerated, covered, overnight. Just add 5-10 minutes to the baking time if cooking from cold. For extra flavor, try adding fresh herbs like chives or basil just before serving.
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Ingredients
4 slices whole grain bread
5 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/2 medium red bell pepper
1 cup baby spinach
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
2 stalks green onions
3/4 cup cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- 2
Cut the 4 slices of whole grain bread into 1-inch cubes and arrange them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- 3
Dice 1/2 red bell pepper, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice 2 green onions.
- 4
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the diced bell pepper and sauté for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
- 5
Add 1 cup baby spinach to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until just wilted. Remove from heat.
- 6
Sprinkle the sautéed vegetables, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced green onions over the bread cubes.
- 7
Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese evenly over the vegetables.
- 8
In a medium bowl, whisk together 5 eggs, 3/4 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
- 9
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and vegetables, ensuring all bread pieces are moistened.
- 10
Top with the remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese.
- 11
Bake for 15 minutes or until the strata is puffed, golden brown, and the eggs are set in the center.
- 12
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
380
22g
28g
20g
Reviews (1)
Edward H.
9/12/20255/5
this is delicious but i'm not a fan of spinach in general