Muesli Lentil Breakfast Strata
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Muesli Lentil Breakfast Strata

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Total Time: 45 Minutes

Servings: 12

Muesli is a fibre- and protein-rich breakfast and brunch option based on raw, rolled oats and other diverse breakfast ingredients - our favourite being lentils, of course!

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) unsalted butter (for baking dish)
  • 8 cups (2 L) cubed whole wheat bread
  • 1½ cups (375 mL) cooked or canned green lentils, drained & rinsed
  • 1½ cups (375 mL) diced Gala apple, core removed
  • 1 cup (250 mL) dried cranberries
  • 1 cup (250 mL) rolled oats (reserve some for topping)
  • 1 cup (250 mL) chopped pecans (reserve some for topping)
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup (250 mL) 2% milk
  • 6 Tbsp (90 mL) honey
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) cinnamon
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
  • ¼ tsp (5 mL) salt
  • 1 cup (250 mL) Greek yogurt

Directions

  1. PREHEAT the oven to 350°F (180°C) and butter a 9x13 inch (22x33 cm) baking dish.
  2. COMBINE bread, lentils, apple, cranberries, oats, and pecans in a large bowl.
  3. IN a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, honey, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
  4. POUR milk mixture over bread mixture and combine thoroughly until the bread is no longer dry. Evenly spread mixture into prepared baking dish and sprinkle with oats and pecans.
  5. BAKE for 35-40 minutes, or until cooked in the centre. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  6. SPOON into bowls and serve with a dollop of your favourite yogurt.

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (250 mL)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 370
  • Total Fat 14 g
  • Saturated Fat 4 g
  • Cholesterol 100 mg
  • Carbohydrates 47 g
  • Dietary Fibre 7 g
  • Sugar 22 g
  • Protein 14 g
  • Sodium 280 mg
  • Potassium 307 mg
  • Folate 78 mcg

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