Healthy Vegetable and Cheese Strata

Elevate your brunch game with this Healthy Vegetable and Cheese Strata, a wholesome, make-ahead dish that’s packed with vibrant vegetables, hearty whole-grain bread, and rich, cheesy goodness. This recipe combines sautéed onions, bell peppers, zucchini, and spinach with a blend of sharp cheddar and Parmesan for a perfectly balanced flavor. Whisked eggs and almond milk provide a light custard base that soaks into the bread, creating a fluffy, savory casserole that bakes to golden perfection. Seasoned with garlic, oregano, and fresh parsley, this nutritious dish is perfect for a weekend breakfast or holiday gathering. Ready in just over an hour and serving six, it’s the ideal combination of healthy and indulgent for your next family meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 slices whole-grain bread
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 6 large eggs
• 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk (or regular milk)
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with a light coating of olive oil or non-stick spray.

Step 2

Cut the whole-grain bread into 1-inch cubes and set aside. You can toast the bread cubes slightly in the oven to enhance texture if desired.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and zucchini, and sauté for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until softened.

Step 4

Stir in the baby spinach and cook for another 2 minutes, allowing it to wilt. Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.

Step 5

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond (or regular) milk, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Add the bread cubes to the egg mixture, tossing gently to ensure they are evenly coated. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes so the bread absorbs some of the liquid.

Step 7

Stir the sautéed vegetables and 3/4 of the shredded cheddar cheese into the bread and egg mixture.

Step 8

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and the grated Parmesan cheese over the top.

Step 9

Bake the strata in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove the strata from the oven and let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Step 11

Serve warm and enjoy this light, flavorful dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1518.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1832.3

Total Fat 111.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1256mg	0%
Sodium 3682.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 124.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.0g	0%
Total Sugars 26.4g
Protein 98.7g	0%

Vitamin D 420.0IU	0%
Calcium 2133.7mg	0%
Iron 18.2mg	0%
Potassium 2170.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.9%

Protein: 20.8%

Carbs: 26.3%