Tomato and Feta Cheese Strata

Submitted by Pinay0618

"Slightly spicy breakfast strata that I also like for supper (when my carnivorous sons aren't home, that is). From Food and Wine magazine."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 1⁄2 cup low-fat yogurt
• 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped sage
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with their juices
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 5 ounces whole wheat peasant bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (4 cups)
• 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 450°. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, then whisk in the yogurt and parsley.
2. In a 10-inch ovenproof skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the onion, garlic, sage and crushed red pepper and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until the onion is softened and lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and their juices, season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Stir in the bread and sprinkle with the feta. Pour the egg mixture on top and bake for 20 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool slightly, then serve.