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Bread And Cheese Italian Casserole Recipe

Bread And Cheese Italian Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tbsp olive oil
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp dried oregano leaves
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
pinch hot pepper flakes (optional)
1 tbsp honey
1/4 cup sundried tomatoes ( not packed in oil), soaked in hot water, drained and chopped
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1/2 lb rapini, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup shredded fontina cheese
1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
4 cups (about 4 oz) cubed, whole-grain crusty bread
2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
4 egg whites
1/4 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup shredded romano cheese

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9 round casserole dish.
Saute onion, red pepper, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper and hot pepper flakes, stirring often, for 10 minutes - onion is tender and lightly browned.
Add honey and cook 5 minutes or until mixture is very browned (but not burned).
Stir in the tomatoes, vinegar, lemon juice and lemon zest reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporated completely. Cool slightly.
In a steamer, cook the rapini 4 minutes or until just tender.
Toss rapini, with the saucepan mixture, fontina and mozzarella cheeses, then add bread and toss until well combined.
Pour into the casserole dish and sprinkle with the pine nuts.
Beat together egg whites and broth.
Pour over the stuffing and top with Romano cheese.
Bake for 25-30 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	282.45 Kcal (1183 kJ)
Calories from fat	140.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.57g	24%
Cholesterol	16.69mg	6%
Sodium	483.53mg	20%
Potassium	221.58mg	5%
Total Carbs	22.37g	7%
Sugars	8.76g	35%
Dietary Fiber	3.83g	15%
Protein	13.87g	28%
Vitamin C	22.4mg	37%
Vitamin A	1.4mg	46%
Iron	96mg	533%
Calcium	271.9mg	27%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	138.56 Kcal (580 kJ)
Calories from fat	68.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.64g	24%
Cholesterol	8.19mg	6%
Sodium	237.21mg	20%
Potassium	108.71mg	5%
Total Carbs	10.97g	7%
Sugars	4.3g	35%
Dietary Fiber	1.88g	15%
Protein	6.8g	28%
Vitamin C	11mg	37%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	46%
Iron	47.1mg	533%
Calcium	133.4mg	27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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