Vegetable Strata Recipe

Name: Vegetable Strata Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 small red onion, sliced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 small Roma tomatoes, sliced; 1 cup broccoli florets; 6 slices gluten-free bread; 5 large eggs; 2 cups milk (I used 1%); 2 cloves garlic, minced; salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (✅)

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Our vegetable strata recipe is a great way to get more veggies into your family! This recipe is super versatile and can be baked right away or you can make it the day before – it turns out great either way! Gluten-free.

This Vegetable Strata Recipe is one to keep handy all year. It can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner any day of the week. It has shown up on my dinner table more than once over the last few months.

As we head into the holiday season, this strata recipe is at the top of the list for recipes that I will be making for our family Christmas brunch. It is simple yet delicious - an ideal recipe for holiday entertaining.

The colors of the veggies combined with the cheesy flavor and fluffy eggs makes this vegetable strata recipe impress any crowd.

A vegetable strata recipe being shown in a glass baking dish with a serving spoon

How to Make

My favorite part of this recipe is being able to make it ahead of time. You can definitely prep this recipe and bake right away. But, you can also prep it the day before.

Either way, start off by gathering the equipment and ingredients for the vegetable strata. Then, follow the step-by-step instructions.

Equipment

small skillet
spatula
microwave-safe bowl with cover (or use a plate)
9×9 inch baking pan
medium-sized bowl
whisk
measuring spoons
measuring cups

Ingredients

1 small red onion, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 small Roma tomatoes, sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
6 slices french bread
5 large eggs
2 cups milk
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Step 1: Preheat the oven and prepare the baking pan.

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Spray the baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2. Sauté the onions.

In a small skillet over medium heat, sauté onions until caramelized.

How To Caramelize Onions

First things first, grab an onion. Any variety will do. I use a red onion for this recipe.

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet. Once hot, add the sliced onion. You will know the olive oil is hot if it is shimmering. Stir the onions around the skillet until each slice is coated in the olive oil. Then, let the onions cook. Wait 5-6 minutes. Stir while scraping off any fond on the bottom of the skillet. Repeat for the next 10-15 minutes. Be careful not to cook the onions on high heat to prevent burning.

Step 3. Steam the broccoli.

While you wait for the onions to caramelize, steam the broccoli in the microwave.

How To Steam Broccoli in the Microwave

Place the broccoli florets into a microwave-safe dish. Cover with 1-2 tablespoons of water. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until bright green and softened.

Step 4. Whisk the egg mixture.

In a medium-sized mixing bowl add:

eggs
milk
garlic
salt
pepper

Whisk until blended.

Step 5. Layer strata in baking pan.

Lay the bread on the bottom of the baking pan.

Top with steamed broccoli, sliced tomatoes, and sautéed onions.

Pour egg mixture over the vegetables.

MIX IT UP: Swap these veggies with your favorites or add more. Bell peppers, mushrooms, roasted red peppers and/or asparagus are all great additions or alternatives for a strata recipe.

Top with shredded cheese. With a spatula, gently push down to get the egg mixture covering most of the ingredients.

A Vegetable Strata Recipe being shown in a baking dish with melted cheese on the top.

Bake. Bake for 50 minutes or until the eggs are set and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot.

FAQs:

What is the difference between a frittata and a strata?

A frittata has all the ingredients baked on the top of the eggs while a strata has all the ingredients layered to create a baked casserole.

Does a strata have to sit overnight?

Allowing a strata to sit overnight gives the bread time to soak up the egg mixture to create a puffy casserole once baked. If you decide to bake immediately, I can confirm that this vegetable strata recipe will turn out just as tasty.

How long can a strata be refrigerated?

Up to 3-4 days once baked and stored in the fridge. Strata recipes can also be stored in the freezer once baked up to 3 months.

More Brunch Ideas:

CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.

The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.

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