A gorgeous loaf of Ciabatta Bread inspired me to use it as a vehicle for sauteed vegetables and I created a Ciabatta with Sauteed Spinach, Mushrooms & Peppers! It was a-mazing!
Just look at these gorgeous bread loaves...I wish I could say I baked them, but I didn't! They are actually from the La Brea Bakery, a name synonymous with the best breads money can buy. And guess what?? You too can get a taste of their delicious, flavorful, crusty-bread-goodness in your hands and in your tummy!
That's right!
La Brea Bakery is Helping Americans Come Together and “Break Bread” with the Launch of the Cross-Country Breaking Bread Food Truck Tour
The La Bread Breaking Bread Truck will be in the Philadelphia Area On September 16th and 17th! if I were a bread lover...I would make plans to be at Weis in Huntingdon Valley on 9/16 between 2-3 pm and/or Weis in East Norriton between 4:30-5:30. The following day, The La Bread Breaking Bread Truck will be in downtown Philly at a private tasting event. Maybe you will spot it?? Follow along the route of the truck by visiting here....After Philly comes Boston!
“We’ve always known bread is more than just food, it’s a part of traditions and connects loved ones and communities, which is exactly what we’re doing with the Breaking Bread Tour.” - Jon Davis
The La Brea Bakery is famous for pure ingredients, artisan breads and their passion for excellence! They don't take short-cuts and they don't compromise on quality and do you know what?? You can taste that in every delicious, decadent bite!
My 13 year old son has long been a bread aficionado. He seriously knows good bread when it crosses his path. When our delivery came...his eyes lit up and he immediately attempted to lay claim to...well all of it, lol! That kid loves quality bread so much that he never even adds butter to it. If Connor walked into one of La Brea's Bakeries and saw/smelled loaves like their Sourdough, Jalapeno Cheddar, Filone, Rosemary Olive Oil and Rustic Country...He would never leave. OR he'd apply for a job and ask to be paid in bread, lol! Surrounded by fresh baked baguettes, rolls and flatbreads...My boy would never leave! Either would I for that matter! Yummmm!
The next best thing to being at one of their locations would be finding the #BreakingBread Truck...and if you do, after you get through devouring their offerings, go right ahead and make this delicious Ciabatta with Sauteed Spinach, Mushrooms, Peppers and Feta. You can use your favorite bread and vary the veggies...It will still be delicious!
Show me what you come up with on Facebook or Instagram...I'd love to see it!!
ABOUT LA BREA BAKERY
La Brea Bakery is regularly ranked as the nation’s premier artisan bread brand. Founded in 1989, La Brea bakery is recognized for its commitment to offering only high quality and authentic culinary experiences to consumers and food service professionals. La Brea Bakery revolutionized the modern artisan bread movement creating hearth-baked, handcrafted breads. The bakery operates a flagship storefront in Los Angeles and a casual dining restaurant in Anaheim. La Brea Bakery currently owns and operates five state-of-the-art artisan bakeries in the United States, producing thousands of pounds of bread daily. La Brea Bakery is owned by ARYZTA, a leading manufacturer and distributor of bread, buns, cookies, pizza and other premium baked goods.
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Thanks to La Brea Bakery for sponsoring this post and for their delicious breads that my whole family enjoyed!
Ciabatta with Spinach, Mushrooms & Peppers
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Ciabatta or your favorite bread
- 1 TBS olive or grapeseed oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 12 oz raw spinach
- Red Pepper flakes to taste
- Salt & pepper
- 1-2 TBS butter
- 1 Red Pepper sliced into strips
- 8 baby portabella mushrooms halved (or your fav)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Cut the top ¼ off of your loaf of bread and set it aside (save the top to make breadcrumbs).
- In a large saute pan, heat oil, add garlic and saute 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Add in the spinach and saute until wilted. Season with red pepper flakes, salt & pepper. Set aside and cover it with a lid.
- Saute your mushrooms and peppers in a bit of melted butter. Season with salt & pepper. Saute until tender about 5-6 minutes (longer if your mushrooms are large).
- Place your spinach atop the bread, nestle on the sauteed peppers and mushrooms.
- Place it in the oven on a baking sheet for 4-5 minutes. Just until the bread gets warmed.
- Sprinkle with Feta cheese, slice and serve.
Notes
Meg K says
Yummy!
Dawn Nieves says
This looks amazing! The toppings, the bread, I can't wait to try this!
Gina B says
mmmm, that looks like it should be my lunch!! Instead I'm having leftover pulled pork pizza from your OTHER recipe 🙂
Colleen says
Lol! I hope you enjoyed it!! That is a favorite of ours!
carrie says
So yummy! And so pretty!!
Martha @ A Family Feast says
Oh my goodness - so many delicious recipes today (including yours) made with LaBrea bread!
Brenda@SugarfreeMom says
My favorite toppings! Looks perfect!
Lora @cakeduchess says
I just love a great ciabatta and I bet the one from La Brea is wonderful! Yes, for this lovely veggie idea!!!
Courtney says
Their bread looks so good! My sister works in Philly so definitely telling her! 🙂 Love the toppings you used - especially mushrooms!
Cookin Canuck says
Those loaves of bread really are gorgeous - and how I wish La Brea would come here! What a great way to dress up the bread, with that wonderful spinach and mushroom mixture.
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
Aaah! Another delicious recipe using ciabatta. It looks amazing! I so wish we had La Brea in the area.
Ginny McMeans says
I had no idea LA BREA BAKERY had a truck that traveled around. What a great idea. That bread looks fantastic and your topping is very special. Looks wonderful!
Stephanie says
I can't think of a better way to enjoy that gorgeous bread! Looks incredible!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
Stuffed bread will get my vote every single time! Love La Brea Bakery and I really want that lunch truck to come to my hood.
Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos says
Their ciabatta is amazing. What else is amazing is this recipe - my heavens this is a flavor packed bite!
Kim Beaulieu says
La Brea Bakery is on my list of things to do when I come that way. We don't have many trucks here, I never see them where I live. I think there's a few in the city but I rarely go in these days.
This recipe is amazing. I think I need two slices, one for each hand.
Are you going to Blogher Food this year? What about FBC? I'm doing BHF but on the fence about any others.
Amanda @ The Kitcheneer says
I absolutely adore ciabatta bread. It takes me back to when I worked at Panera making their ciabatta breakfast sandwiches! This looks so good!