Panzanella

Panzanella, a vibrant and refreshing Italian salad, is transformed into a delightful vegan breakfast dish featuring crusty bread soaked in a tangy tomato dressing. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for starting your day with a burst of flavor and nutrients.

Ingredients

• Stale bread - 200 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium (about 200 grams)
• Red onion - 1 small (about 50 grams)
• Fresh basil leaves - 10 grams
• Extra virgin olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 1 clove
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Cut the stale bread into bite-sized cubes and toast it in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
2. While the bread is toasting, chop the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and torn basil leaves.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
5. Once the bread is toasted, add it to the bowl with the vegetables and drizzle the dressing over the top.
6. Gently toss all the ingredients together until the bread is well coated with the dressing and the vegetables are evenly distributed.
7. Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables.
• High in fiber from the bread and vegetables, promoting digestive health.

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