Healthy Vegetable and Cheese Strata |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 520 Minutes |
Ready In: 540 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Warm, filling, and healthy! The cooking time includes 8 hours for chilling before cooking. Ingredients:
1 teaspoon olive oil |
2 cups diced zucchini |
2 cups sliced mushrooms |
1 cup diced red bell pepper |
1 cup diced onion |
3 garlic cloves, crushed |
3/4 cup canned artichoke heart, drained and chopped |
8 cups cubed italian bread |
1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese |
1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese |
1 1/2 cups egg substitute |
1 teaspoon dried basil |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated skim milk |
oregano sprig (optional) |
Directions:
1. heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, mushrooms, bell pepper, onion, and garlic, and saute vegetable mixture 6 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat and stir in artichoke hearts. Set aside.
2. Arrange italian bread cubes in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spoon zucchini mixture evenly over cubes, and sprinkle with cheeses.
3. Combine egg substitute and remaining ingredients (except oregano sprigs) in a large bowl; stir with whisk. Pour egg mixture over zucchini mixture. Cover with foil; chill in refrigerator for 8 hours.
4. Preheat oven to 325.
5. Bake strata, covered, until bubbly. Garnish with oregano sprigs if desired.
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