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Mozzarella Vegetable Strata

1/2 cup sliced zucchini
1/3 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
2-3/4 cups cubed bread
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 eggs
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped

Printed from tasteofhome.com Nov 19, 2008

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Mozzarella Vegetable Strata cont.

In a small skillet, saute the zucchini, mushrooms and onion in oil
until tender; drain. Stir in parsley and basil. In an 8-in. x
4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray, layer half of the bread
cubes and mozzarella cheese. Top with vegetables and remaining bread
and cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt and pepper.
Pour over cheese. Sprinkle with tomato. Cover and bake at 350°
for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a knife
inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes
before cutting.

Yield: 2 servings.