Name: Basil Vegetable Strata
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided -; 3/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms -; 1 cup finely chopped sweet onion -; 1 large sweet red pepper, cut into strips -; 1 large sweet yellow pepper, cut into strips -; 1 medium leek (white portion only), chopped -; 1/2 teaspoon salt -; 1/2 teaspoon pepper -; 10 slices whole wheat bread, cut into 1-inch pieces -; 1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese -; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese -; 8 large eggs -; 4 large egg whites -; 2-1/2 cups fat-free milk -; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil -

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40 min.

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Ingredients for - Basil Vegetable Strata

1. 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided -

2. 3/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms -

3. 1 cup finely chopped sweet onion -

4. 1 large sweet red pepper, cut into strips -

5. 1 large sweet yellow pepper, cut into strips -

6. 1 medium leek (white portion only), chopped -

7. 1/2 teaspoon salt -

8. 1/2 teaspoon pepper -

9. 10 slices whole wheat bread, cut into 1-inch pieces -

10. 1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese -

11. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese -

12. 8 large eggs -

13. 4 large egg whites -

14. 2-1/2 cups fat-free milk -

15. 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil -

How to cook deliciously - Basil Vegetable Strata

1. Stage

In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender, 8-10 minutes. Remove from pan.

2. Stage

In same pan, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until golden brown, 6-8 minutes. Remove from pan and add to the mushrooms.

3. Stage

Add remaining oil to pan. Add peppers, leek, salt and pepper; cook and stir until leek is tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in sauteed mushrooms and onion.

4. Stage

In a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer half each of the following: bread pieces, vegetable mixture, mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, egg whites and milk until blended; pour over layers. Sprinkle with basil. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.

5. Stage

Preheat oven to 350°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats.

6. Stage

Bake, covered, 50 minutes. Bake, uncovered, until lightly browned and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.