Grain-based salads are filling and nutritious, and work really well with fresh fruit, which adds colour, texture and taste.
Courgette and sweet potato loaf
Courgette and sweet potato loaf
A loaf like this is a delicious way to use up eggs and veg and is perfect for sharing.
By Irene Mosata, I'mPerfect Foods
Serves 6
Prep/Cook time: 1 hour +
Ingredients
5 eggs lightly beaten
1 onion, finely chopped
Use up what you have. Spring onions or shallots work well here.
1 clove garlic, crushed
450g grated courgette
250g peeled and grated sweet potato
150g ground almonds
1 tsp baking powder
1⁄2 cup of nutritional yeast or strong cheese
2 tbsp pesto
1 tbsp dried rosemary
Fresh or frozen herbs can also be used
A few cherry tomatoes to top
Salt and pepper
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Line a baking tin (20cm x 30cm, or similar size) with greaseproof paper.
Grate the sweet potato, courgette, onion and garlic as above. If you have a food processor, use the grater blade.
Mix the courgette, sweet potato, ground almonds, rosemary, yeast or cheese, and salt and pepper together in a large bowl.
Make a well in the mixture and add the eggs and pesto. Mix well.
Stir in the onions, garlic and baking powder.
Line a baking tin with greaseproof paper. Pour in the mixture, spreading evenly, and top with tomatoes.
Bake for 40-50 minutes at 400F/200C. The loaf is cooked when a skewer comes out clean.
Make the most of your leftovers
Store in
Airtight container
Time
2 days
Where to store
Fridge
Reheat
Best served fresh. Oven or microwave until piping hot. Reheat only once.
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