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Muesli Lentil Breakfast Strata

  By lentilsorg    

September 2, 2015

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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!

  • Prep: 10 Minutes
  • Cook: 35 Minutes
  • 10 Minutes

    35 Minutes

    45 Minutes

  • Yields: 12
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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.

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

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 cup (250 mL)
Calories370
Sodium280 mg
Potassium307 mg
Protein14 g
Cholesterol100 mg
Sugar22 g
Total Fat14 g
Saturated Fat4 g
Total Carbohydrates47 g
Dietary Fiber7 g