Breakfast Strata

Description

I personally would not use the white bread...Seems odd for a diabetic recipe! Try using your favorite healthy bread...Low carb/whole grain for better nutrition. Take care, Gloria

• Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
• Source: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking by Maggie Powers
• Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients

• ¾ cup egg substitute or 3 eggs
• ¾ cup low-fat (1%) milk
• 3 slices day-old white bread, cubed
• ½ cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
• ½ cup shredded pepper jack cheese

Directions

1. Spay an 8-inch round pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy.
3. Add the milk and bread. Let stand for 5 Minutes.
4. Add the spinach and cheese and stir to blend.
5. Pour into the prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
6. Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
7. Bake the strata, uncovered, until the top is lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
8. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutritional information

Per serving (⅙ of recipe):

• 99 Calories | 4g Fat | 10 mg Cholesterol | 209 mg Sodium | 9g Carbs | 0g Dietary Fiber | 2g Sugars | 7g Protein
• Diabetic Exchanges: ½ starch | 1 lean meat