Mediterranean Oat Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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150 g rolled or porridge oats
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150 g feta cheese, diced or crumbled
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3 large eggs, beaten
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50 g butter, melted
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
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1 medium red onion, finely chopped
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1 medium courgette, grated and squeezed dry
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1 jarred roasted pepper (or ½ red, ½ yellow), deseeded and roughly chopped
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40 g sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped
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30 g black olives, roughly chopped
→ Nuts & Seeds
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30 g chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, or hazelnuts)
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2 tbsp mixed seeds (preferably pumpkin seeds, chopped)
→ Seasonings
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1 heaped tbsp finely chopped fresh herbs (parsley, basil, or chives)
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1½ tsp mixed dried herbs (Italian seasoning or Herbes de Provence)
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1 tsp garlic granules or 1 finely chopped garlic clove
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1 tsp salt
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⅓ tsp black pepper
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Olive oil for drizzling
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 180°C /160°C fan /Gas 4 / 350° F. Line a 2lb (900 ml) capacity loaf tin with parchment paper or grease with butter. Alternatively, prepare a 20cm square baking tin in the same manner.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients EXCEPT the eggs and butter. Stir thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
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Add the beaten eggs and melted butter to the mixture. Stir again until everything is thoroughly combined and the moisture is evenly distributed.
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Transfer the mixture to the prepared tin. Press down firmly with the back of a spoon and smooth the top to create an even surface.
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Drizzle approximately 2 tsp of olive oil over the top, spreading it evenly with the back of a spoon. Bake in the preheated oven until firm, well browned on top, and a skewer inserted comes out clean, approximately 40 minutes (slightly less if using a shallower square tin).
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Allow to cool until just warm before removing from the tin to prevent breaking. Carefully slice and serve warm, or leave until completely cool.
# Notes:
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Can be eaten warm or cold, and may be reheated in a microwave to retain the soft texture.
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Store in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.