Anti-inflammatory Spinach, Mushroom and Protein Strata: A Twist on Brunch

by: Nancybinspired

Elevate your brunch game with this wholesome anti-inflammatory spinach, mushroom and chicken strata. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like spinach, mushrooms, nutmeg, olive oil and black pepper, this recipe offers a good balance of flavor and health benefits. It’s an easy make ahead dish ideal for family gatherings, girls day get together or just a cozy weekend treat.

I found this recipe on The Modern Proper and tweaked it to add protein while also making it a bit more anti-inflammatory using olive oil and milk alternatives. If you want the full recipe, you can check out The Modern Proper.

I switched out the whole milk for lactose free milk, but you could use almond or cashew milk. I did use sliced swiss cheese that I cubed, but you could switch the cheese for feta or vegan. Instead of using solely a baguette, I mixed whole grain bread with the baguette. The dish was absolutely easy to make, flavorful and scrumptious.

Tools:

Large cast iron skillet or pan

Large mixing bowl

Measuring cups

Measuring spoons

Spatula

Cheese grater

Whisk

Image above. All copyrights belong to original owner, The Modern Proper. Sharing for educational purposes. I switched butter for olive oil, mixed breads and added protein.

Recipe:

3 cups organic baby spinach

1 small yellow onion chopped

2 cups milk (lactose free, almond or cashew)

1 cup heavy cream

1 small package of organic portobello mushrooms chopped

8 large eggs

1 tsp dijon mustard (Grey Poupon)

1/2 tsp nutmeg (you could add or switch for tumeric)

2 cups shredded swiss cheese (feta)

salt

2 T Olive oil

1 package of cooked Italian chicken sausage links (sliced and quartered) or shred two cooked chicken breasts

fresh ground black pepper

2 T organic thyme leaves

1 baguette loaf cubed (I used 1/2 baguette and 1/2 organic multi grain bread)

Directions:

Cube bread and place on pre-greased (with olive oil) baking dish

bake 350 for about 10 minutes, until crisp, remove and set aside

In a separate bowl, add eggs, whisk. Add milk, heavy cream, nutmeg, dijon mustard, salt, pepper and cheese. Set aside.

In a large pan, drizzle 2T olive oil, add onion, protein, mushrooms and thyme. Saute. Turn down heat, add spinach and bread, mix thoroughly. Turn off heat.

Add liquid mixture to pan slowly and evenly.

Bake in oven at 350 for 1 hour or until golden brown.

Let this inspire you today!

Cooking at home is always a good idea. Making anti-inflammatory recipes with organic ingredients will keep you on track with your healthy lifestyle 80/20 rule. Food is good for us, just make sure you’re making it and you read the labels of the ingredients. Shop local. Shop organic. Cook.

Ignore fads, cook for yourself, eat healthy 80% of the time, exercise daily and stay hydrated.

Enjoy!