HEALTHY VEGETABLE AND CHEESE STRATA

Healthy Vegetable and Cheese Strata image

Provided by chelseas

Time 9h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

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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)

Steps:

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.
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.
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.
Preheat oven to 325.
Bake strata, covered, until bubbly. Garnish with oregano sprigs if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.9, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 7.4, Sodium 360, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 8.8, Protein 14.3