Checkerboard Vegetable Squares

Directions

1. 1
   Combine first 3 ingredients (cottage cheese, saltines and fine herbs) in mixing bowl and set aside.
2. 2
   Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add squash slices, and saute 5 minutes. Spoon into a lightly greased 8 inch square baking dish.
3. 3
   Spread half of cheese mixture evenly over squash slices.
4. 4
   Place spinach in skillet and saute 3 minutes, adding 1 tablespoon butter if necessary to prevent sticking. Spoon spinach evenly over cheese mixture.
5. 5
   Spread the remaining cheese mixture evenly over spinach layer.
6. 6
   Slice tomatoes into 9 equal pieces. Saute, just enough to soften slightly. Layer them on top of the second cheese mixture.
7. 7
   Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
8. 8
   Arrange mozzarella cheese strips on top to resemble checkerboard, and bake 10 more minutes.
9. 9
   Remove from oven, and let stand 10 minutes: cut into squares. Serve immediatly.