Roasted Vegetable Picnic Loaf

A hollowed crusty loaf layered with roasted peppers, aubergine, courgette, mozzarella, and pesto, then pressed overnight for a perfect picnic.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 475.9 kcals 2855.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 42.6 grams 255.8 grams
Fat 26.4 grams 158.2 grams
Protein 17.1 grams 102.6 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
7.5
ml
45
ml
Pesto
ready-made, approx 3 tbsp
Dairy
250
g
Buffalo Mozzarella
2 x 125g balls
GrainsCereals
1
loaf
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
clove
Garlic
crushed
1
packet
OilsFats
60
ml
Olive Oil
4 tbsp plus extra for frying
Vegetables
2
piece
Red Pepper
seeds removed, cut into quarters
2
piece
Yellow Pepper
seeds removed, cut into quarters
2
piece
Courgette
sliced lengthways
1
piece
Aubergine
sliced lengthways

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Toss chopped vegetables with 30ml of oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Roast vegetables on a baking tray for 15 minutes until softened.
  • Cut the top off the bread loaf to create a lid.
  • Hollow out the loaf leaving a 3cm shell and set aside the inner bread.
  • Pulse half of the removed bread into breadcrumbs using a food processor.
  • Mix remaining oil, vinegar, breadcrumbs, and garlic with the roasting juices.
  • Toss the vegetables in the liquid mixture and let stand for 60 minutes.
  • Slice the mozzarella and pat it dry with paper towels.
  • Spread pesto on the base of the hollowed loaf.
  • Layer vegetables, mozzarella, and torn basil until the loaf is full.
  • Replace the lid, wrap tightly in film, and chill overnight.
  • Slice the loaf into portions to serve.