The 5 + a Day message is one many Kiwi families are enthusiastically embracing and with the abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables available to them, it can be fun exploring new recipes. So, while broccoli is in ample supply and not generally expensive, check out this recipe for Broccoli Bake from the cookery experts at 5 + A Day.
Serves: 4 | Preparation: 10 minutes | Cooking: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 broccoli heads, cut into small pieces
- 3 cups spinach or silver beet, chopped roughly
- 150g of feta cheese cut into 1cm cubes
- 4 eggs
- 250g of cottage cheese
- Pinch salt & pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Edam cheese
Method
Preheat oven to 200°C. Place broccoli and feta cheese into the bottom of a lightly greased baking dish
Wilt spinach or silver beet by placing in a bowl of hot water and drain. Mix into the broccoli and feta.
Beat eggs and cottage cheese together, season with salt and pepper, add to the vegetables.
Sprinkle cheese over the top and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and set.
Serve.
Recipes courtesy of 5 + A Day. For more delicious recipes, visit www.5aday.co.nz/recipes.
