MEDITERRANEAN SPINACH STRATA (COOKING LIGHT)

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This is a lovely, vegetarian make-ahead dish from "Cooking Light" Magazine. It is healthy, has a beautiful presentation and is a great main to prepare in advance for guests. Prep time does not include chilling time.

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h12m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 (8 ounce) French baguettes, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
cooking spray
1 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (8 ounce) package presliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 (7 ounce) bags Baby Spinach
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
3 cups thinly sliced plum tomatoes (about 1 pound)
1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
3/4 cup romano cheese, divided or 3/4 cup sharp provolone cheese, grated divided
3 cups nonfat milk
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
5 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 large egg whites, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Place bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and mushrooms; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle flour over mushroom mixture; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add 1 bag of spinach; cook 3 minutes or until spinach wilts. Add remaining spinach; cook 3 minutes or until spinach wilts. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Place half of bread slices in bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread spinach mixture over bread. Top with tomato slices; sprinkle evenly with feta and half of Asiago cheese. Arrange remaining bread slices over cheese. Combine 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, milk, and remaining ingredients, stirring well with a whisk. Pour over bread; sprinkle with remaining Asiago cheese. Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Uncover strata; bake at 350°F for 40 minutes or until lightly browned and set. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.2, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 117.9, Sodium 691.4, Carbohydrate 35.2, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 7.4, Protein 15.6

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