Vegan Artichoke and Spinach Strata 

This easy recipe for vegan artichoke and spinach strata is so special you can serve it to company for breakfast or as a brunch entrée. To make a gluten-free version of this delicious dish, you can simply swap in gluten-free bread.

Any leftover strata will freeze beautifully. To serve it again later, simply thaw and reheat the dish in a 375°F oven until it is warmed through.

Strata is a classic layered egg-and-bread dish, often containing cheese, baked like a casserole. It’s often served for holiday brunches and other special occasions. In this veganized recipe, oat milk combined with flaxseed meal make a perfect substitute for egg. 

Recipe is from The Oat Milk Cookbook: More than 100 Delicious, Dairy-free Vegan Recipes by Kim Lutz, ©2020 Sterling Epicure. All rights reserved, reprinted with permission. See more information on this book following the recipe box.

Photos by Hannah Kaminsky, BittersweetBlog.com.  

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Vegan Artichoke and Spinach Strata 

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This easy recipe for vegan artichoke and spinach strata is so special you can serve it to company for breakfast or as a brunch entrée.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 55 minutes

Additional Time 4 hours

Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup oat milk
• 3 tablespoons flaxseed meal
• 6 cups cubed bread with the crust cut off, such as Italian or French (or use gluten-free bread)
• 12-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, chopped, liquid reserved
• 1 cup finely diced onion
• 3 cups roughly chopped baby spinach
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup vegan mozzarella shreds

Instructions

1. Combine the oat milk and flaxseed meal in a large bowl, then set it aside for 10 minutes. 
2. Add the bread to soak in the oat milk mixture while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
3. In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat 2 to 3 tablespoons liquid from the artichokes over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the chopped artichoke hearts, spinach, basil, salt, and pepper and stir until the ingredients are combined and the spinach is wilted.
4. Spread one-third of the vegetable mixture in the bottom of an 8 × 8-inch square or small oblong baking pan. Top the mixture with half of the soaked bread.
5. Repeat the process, then end with the remaining third of the vegetable mixture.
6. Cover the pan and refrigerate the strata for at least 4 hours or overnight. However, if you're pressed for time, it can go straight into the oven!
7. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Uncover the strata and sprinkle the vegan mozzarella shreds over the top. Bake the strata for 45 minutes.
8. If you'd like a crustier top, place the strata under the broiler for 2 minutes to brown the top. After removing from the oven, let stand for a minute or two, then cut into 6 rectangles to serve.

Notes

Any leftover strata will freeze beautifully. To serve it again later, simply thaw and reheat the dish in a 375°F oven until it is warmed through.

More about The Oat Milk Cookbook by Kim Lutz

The Oat Milk Cookbook is available wherever books are sold.

 Kim Lutz is the author of several cookbooks, including Welcoming Kitchen, Super Seeds, and Ancient Grains. She is the creator of the allergy-friendly website Kim’s Welcoming Kitchen and writes the column “Help! There’s a Vegan in My House!” in Gluten Free & More magazine. 

Oat milk is the latest trend in good-for-your gut food, and this easy-to-use cookbook helps you enjoy its benefits with more than 100 delicious recipes—all naturally free of dairy and lactose.

Oat milk, as a vegan alternative to cow’s milk, is gaining widespread popularity due to its delicious flavor and impressive nutrient profile as an excellent source of calcium, Vitamin D, and fiber. Plus, it’s naturally free of lactose, making it ideal for anyone with dietary restrictions, allergies, digestive distress, and other gut troubles. 

These 100 recipes will make oat milk an everyday ingredient in all the foods you crave—without compromising flavor! You’ll find a wide array of mouthwatering, easy-to-make dishes, including rich desserts, snacks, smoothies, and of course main meals.

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