Mediterranean Spinach Strata (Cooking Light) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 52 Minutes |
Ready In: 72 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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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. Ingredients:
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 grated asiago cheese or 3/4 cup parmesan cheese or 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 |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F
5. Uncover strata; bake at 350°F for 40 minutes or until lightly browned and set. Serve warm.
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