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This wholesome Vegie Garden Loaf is a nutritious and savory baked dish that combines fresh garden vegetables with hearty oats. Featuring tender zucchini, crisp broccoli, and soft onions, it delivers a moist texture and aromatic Italian-inspired flavors. Baked until firm and golden, this loaf makes a perfect side dish for light lunches or a satisfying main course for vegetarians and vegans. It’s easy to prepare using common pantry staples, offering a delicious way to incorporate more fiber and veggies into your meals. Serve warm or cold for a versatile, home-style treat.
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Vegie Garden Loaf
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This wholesome Vegie Garden Loaf is a nutritious and savory baked dish that combines fresh garden vegetables with hearty oats. Featuring tender zucchini, crisp broccoli, and soft onions, it delivers a moist texture and aromatic Italian-inspired flavors. Baked until firm and golden, this loaf makes a perfect side dish for light lunches or a satisfying main course for vegetarians and vegans. It's easy to prepare using common pantry staples, offering a delicious way to incorporate more fiber and veggies into your meals. Serve warm or cold for a versatile, home-style treat.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly coat a 9x5-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
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In a small skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine grated zucchini, sliced steamed carrots, steamed broccoli flowerettes, uncooked oatmeal, oat bran, and shredded cheddar cheese.
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In a small bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, egg, egg white, salt, pepper, sage, thyme, chopped parsley, and grated Parmesan cheese until well blended.
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Add the sautéed onion to the large bowl with the vegetables. Pour the tomato sauce mixture over the vegetables and stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined.
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Transfer the mixture into the prepared loaf pan, pressing down gently to compact it evenly.
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Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the loaf is firm to the touch and lightly golden on top.
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Remove from oven and let the loaf stand in the pan for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 290.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7.6g12%
- Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
- Cholesterol 58.0mg20%
- Sodium 102.5mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 47.3g16%
- Dietary Fiber 9.0g36%
- Sugars 6.1g
- Protein 11.2g23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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