Savory Bread Pudding With Swiss Chard and Red Pepper

Bread pudding is a traditional dish that originated in England and was often made as a way to use up stale bread.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Savory Bread Pudding With Swiss Chard and Red Pepper

Cooking Method: Baking, Sautéing Cuisine: American, European Courses: Dinner, Main Course Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1920

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 6 slices Bread
• 6 leaves Swiss Chard
• 1 medium Red Pepper
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 4 large Eggs
• 2 cups Milk
• 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
3. Cut the bread into cubes and spread them evenly in the baking dish.
4. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
5. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
6. Add the Swiss chard and red pepper, and cook until wilted.
7. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
8. Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes in the baking dish.
9. Top with the sautéed vegetables.
10. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the pudding is set.
11. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
12. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.