Breakfast Strata

By Pattywak

From: Prevention Fiber Up Slim Down Cookbook
This comfort food favorite is low-stress to make. Prepare it the night before serving, and all you have to do when you wake up is pop it in the oven.


CALORIES
273 CAL
FAT
8.6 G
SATURATED FAT
3.2 G
SODIUM
480.2 MG
CARBOHYDRATES
31.8 G
tOTAL SUGARS
10.7 G
DIETARY FIBER
7.6 G
PROTEIN
19 G

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/3 cup water
• 12 slices multigrain bread, halved diagonally
• 2 ounces reduced-fat swiss cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 5 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 egg whites, lightly beaten
• 2 cups fat-free milk
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Melt the butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sugar; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion browns, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the broccoli, basil, and oregano. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green, about 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the water and cook until evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat.

2.Coat an 11" x 7" baking dish with cooking spray and arrange one-half of the bread in the bottom with all the triangles facing the same direction. Spread the broccoli mixture over the bread in a single layer, then top with the Swiss and Parmesan cheeses. Arrange the remaining bread in the dish with the triangles facing in the opposite direction. In a bowl, combine the eggs, egg whites, milk, mustard, and pepper. Pour the mixture over the bread; press on the bread to help absorb the milk mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.

3.Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Bake the strata uncovered for 55 to 60 minutes, or until puffed, golden, and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.