This Spinach and Broccoli Strata features a great balance of colors and flavors; the broccoli adds a toothsome texture and pretty pop of green, and the crumbled feta cheese adds a salty, creamy component.
You can prepare this Spinach and Broccoli Strata the night before and let it rest in the fridge.
Then, all you need to do in the morning is pop it in the oven to bake (this may increase the baking time).
Servings 8 servings Calories 233 kcal
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 47 mins
Total Time 1 hr 2 mins
Ingredients
Hot water
4 cups broccoli florets
4 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups reduced-fat (2%) milk
2 cups raw spinach , chopped
½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
½ tsp. ground black pepper
Nonstick cooking spray
8 slices low-sodium sprouted whole-grain bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (approx. 1½ oz.)
Instructions
Boil water in steamer (or large saucepan) over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high. Place broccoli in steamer basket; cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until tender-crisp and bright green. Place in ice water bath to stop cooking process. Drain and coarsely chop. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 350º F.
Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 6 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Set aside.
Combine eggs, milk, spinach, salt, pepper, broccoli, and onion mixture in a large bowl; mix well.
Place bread and cheese in 3-quart baking dish that has been lightly coated with spray.
Top with egg mixture. Press down gently so that bread absorbs egg mixture. Cover with aluminum foil.
Bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil; bake for an additional 15 to 25 minutes, or until strata has puffed up, is cooked through, and is lightly browned on top.
Tip: Strata can be covered and refrigerated overnight before baking. (This may increase baking time.) This works well if you are serving it for brunch.
Container Equivalents 1 Green
½ Red
1 Yellow
½ Blue
1 tsp.
2B Mindset Plate It! Add a side salad or veggies for lunch. Add a protein for breakfast.