Basil Vegetable Strata

Name: Basil Vegetable Strata
Ingredients: 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided; 3/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 cup finely chopped sweet onion; 1 large sweet red pepper, cut into strips; 1 large sweet yellow pepper, thin strips; 1 medium leek (white portion only), chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 10 slices whole wheat bread, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 8 large eggs; 4 large egg whites; 2-1/2 cups fat-free milk; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

15 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
3/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into strips
1 large sweet yellow pepper, thin strips
1 medium leek (white portion only), chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
10 slices whole wheat bread, cut into 1-inch pieces
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 large eggs
4 large egg whites
2-1/2 cups fat-free milk
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions

1

In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender, 8-10 minutes. Remove from pan.
2

In same pan, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until golden brown, 6-8 minutes. Add onion to mushrooms.
3

Add remaining oil to pan. Add peppers, leek, salt and pepper; cook and stir until leek is tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in sauteed mushrooms and onion.
4

In a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer half of each of the following: bread cubes, vegetable mixture, mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, egg whites and milk until blended; pour over layers. Sprinkle with basil. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
5

Preheat oven to 350°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats.
6

Bake, covered, 50 minutes. Bake, uncovered, until lightly browned and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.