Savoury Flapjack
Flapjack was always my favourite cake, so its easy to love this. Smells amazing, tastes delicious, & great for packed lunches
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp + 50ml rapeseed oil (or oil of your choice)
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, any colour, diced
- 2 large grated carrots
- 1 heaped tbsp red pesto sauce
- 2 eggs, lightly whisked
- 250g porridge oats
- 1 tsp dried herbs of your choice, I used Italian mixed
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- Enough grated parmesan (or vegan alternative) to cover the top—about 20g
- Optional toppings—pine nuts, fresh basil leaves
Method
- Heat the oven to 170 / 150 fan.
- Oil or line a 23cm square tin with baking paper
- Heat the tbsp of oil in a frying pan, and gently fry the onion for 5 minutes, uncovered.
- Add the garlic, fry for 2 minutes, then add the peppers & carrot. Fry for another few minutes.
- Tip this mix into a large bowl and add all the other ingredients except the parmesan.
- Grate the parmesan over the top and bake for 30 minutes. It is ready when it is just starting to go crispy around the edges.
Servings:
9 squares
Ready In:
40 mins
Good For:
Anytime
Health Benefits
Oats are higher in protein & healthy fats than most other grains, rich in many vitamins. Eat them for your heart, your gut, your bones, your brain. They are filling & release energy slowly, so great for weight control.
Eggs provide more nutrients per calorie than any other animal food, except milk. Often described as pretty much a perfect source of protein, rich in selenium (great for good moods), Vitamin A, many B vitamins, iron, phosphorous, calcium, magnesium & potassium. Buy organic ,or at least free range, if you can.
Peppers are a colourful & versatile ingredient. They contain higher levels of Vitamin C, (particularly the reds), calcium, & potassium, plus anti-oxidants which are thought to protect the eyes from age related macular degeneration.
Garlic is well known to boost immunity & is antibacterial & antifungal. Much research has found it effective in treating colds & flu, it is anti-carcogenic, & thought to be beneficial for high blood pressure, stroke prevention, & treating diabetes.
