Veggie Bread Bake

Leftover bread that is a day old can be whipped into a healthy quick meal, great as a side dish or a lunch time meal.

Ingredients

High fibre - 5 grams of fibre per serve

25 ml extra virgin olive oil
200 grams crusty whole meal wholegrain bread that is a few days old, torn into chunks
2 leek, washed and thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
100 grams roughly chopped tomato
4 free range eggs
200 ml milk of your choice
100 grams grated tasty strong cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to season

Low fibre - 2 grams of fibre per serve

25 ml extra virgin olive oil
200 grams crusty white bread that is a few days old, torn into chunks
2 zucchinis, washed well and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
100 grams roughly chopped, peeled and seeded tomato
4 free range eggs
200 ml milk of your choice
100 grams grated tasty strong cheddar cheese

Veggie Bread Bake Directions

Oil a baking dish and heat the oven to 180C.

Toss the torn bread into the base of the dish.

In a heavy bottomed pan add the olive oil and heat to medium heat and add the garlic and the leeks, sautee for 5 minutes until the leek is soft.

Add the vegetables over the top of the bread and add the tomatoes.  

Whisk the milk, cheese and eggs together, add some salt and pepper and pour the mixture over the bread.

Bake in the oven for 10- 15 minutes until golden and the egg bounces back to the touch.

Nutrition facts

diet vegetarian gluten free

Per Serving

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