A Meal Worthy of Popeye

Spinach and Goat Cheese Strata BROWSE RELATED RECIPES BY TOPIC:  AMERICAN, ITALIAN, BRUNCH, CASSEROLE, MAIN DISH, CHEESE, EGG, RICE/ GRAIN, VEGETABLE,HIGH PROTEIN, SOY FREE, HIGH FIBER, HIGH OMEGA-3, NUT FREE, VEGETARIAN, LOW GI Although stratas generally call for whole eggs, this version has been slimmed down a bit through the use of some egg whites in place of a whole egg and 1% instead of whole milk. Ingredients Serves:  Prep: 10min|Cook: 37min |Total: 1hr 27min                8 slices whole-grain sandwich bread 5 teaspoons olive oil 3 tablespoons minced scallions 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon pepper 3 large eggs 2 large egg whites 1/2 cup low-fat (1%) milk 4 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled Directions 1. Generously oil a 7 ✕ 11-inch baking dish. Lay half the bread slices in the dish and set aside. 2. In large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the scallions and garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until the scallions have softened, about 2 minutes. 3. Stir in the spinach, sprinkle with the sugar, salt, nutmeg, and pepper, and continue cooking until the spinach has softened and is heated through, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat. Spoon half of the spinach mixture over the bread in the baking dish. 4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole eggs, egg whites, and milk. Pour half of this mixture over the spinach layer. Sprinkle with half the cheese. Top with the remaining bread, spinach, egg mixture, and cheese. Let sit for 30 minutes. 5. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the strata for 30 minutes, or until golden, puffed and set. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.