Light Vegetable Cheese Strata

Name: Light Vegetable Cheese Strata
Ingredients: Vegetable cooking spray; 1 teaspoon reduced-calorie margarine; 2 tablespoons minced shallots; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 cup diced zucchini; 1 cup diced green pepper; 2 1/2 cups skim milk; 2 eggs, beaten; 4 egg whites, lightly beaten; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 6 cups cubed French bread; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

15 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

Vegetable cooking spray
1 teaspoon reduced-calorie margarine
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup diced zucchini
1 cup diced green pepper
2 1/2 cups skim milk
2 eggs, beaten
4 egg whites, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 cups cubed French bread
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1

Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add margarine, and place over medium-high heat until margarine melts. Add shallots and garlic; saute until tender. Add mushrooms; saute 5 minutes or until tender. Add zucchini and green pepper; saute 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from heat, and set aside.
2

Combine milk, eggs, egg whites, pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in vegetable mixture, bread cubes, and cheeses. Pour mixture into a 13- x 9- x 2-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 50 to 60 minutes or until lightly browned. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut into rectangles, and serve immediately.