Broccoli and Feta Loaf (Printable)

Mo Mediterranean loaf with tender broccoli and creamy feta. Perfect for snacks or light meals.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped

→ Dairy

02 - 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
03 - 1 cup buttermilk
04 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

→ Dry Ingredients

05 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Eggs

10 - 3 large eggs

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
02 - Steam or blanch broccoli florets for 2-3 minutes until just tender. Drain well, cool completely, and pat dry to remove excess moisture.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
04 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs thoroughly. Whisk in buttermilk and melted butter until fully incorporated.
05 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
06 - Fold chopped broccoli and crumbled feta cheese into the batter until evenly distributed.
07 - Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its the kind of bread that makes you feel virtuous for eating vegetables while still tasting incredibly indulgent
  • The texture is somewhere between cornbread and a cake, moist and tender with those creamy feta pockets throughout
  • Perfect for meal prep because it actually tastes better the next day, making it ideal for busy weeks
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter will make your loaf tough and dense, so stop as soon as the flour streaks disappear
  • Excess moisture from the broccoli can create soggy spots, so really take the time to pat those florets dry
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the melted butter from solidifying when mixed
  • Letting the loaf cool completely before slicing prevents it from crumbling apart
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