Spinach Strata

Portion Size: ¾ C.

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
3 cups Egg Substitute
1 cup shredded reduced fat Swiss Cheese
1 cup nonfat milk
1 (14 oz.) package fresh spinach Washed and stems removed
4 cups bread, cubedMay use whole grain bread
1 onion, dicedWash, peel and dice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained or 2 cups fresh diced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
For gluten free (GF): Use GF bread cubes. Check all ingredients to ensure they are gluten free.

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a baking dish and large skillet with cooking spray; set aside
2Combine Egg sub., milk, bread, 1/4 cup cheese, garlic powder, oregano, basil and pepper in large bowl
3Toss until bread is coated well.
4Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 4 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add spinach; cook and stir until wilted.
5Add spinach mixture to Egg Beaters mixture; stir to combine
6Gently stir in drained tomatoes just until combined.
7Place mixture in dish; top with remaining 3/4 cup cheese
8Bake 40 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven; let stand 5 minutes.Cook until internal  end temperature is 160 ° degrees F.
9Cut into square pieces and serve.

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates