Ingredients

  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 12 ounces fresh asparagus or 1 (9 ounce) package frozen asparagus cuts
  • 1 small yellow sweet pepper, cut into 1/4 inch wide strips
  • 12 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4 inch-thick pieces (about 1/2 cup)
  • 13 cup onion, chopped
  • 14 cup bottled roasted red pepper, drained and chopped
  • 12 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups fat-free liquid egg product, refrigerated
  • 12 cup nonfat milk
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 34 teaspoon salt
  • 14-12 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, finely shredded
  • fresh dill (optional)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350F Lightly coat a 2-quart rectangular baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • If using fresh asparagus, snap off and discard woody base.
  • If desired, scrape off scales.
  • Cut into 1 inch long pieces.
  • In a large saucepan, bring about 1 inch water to boiling.
  • Add asparagus, yellow sweet pepper strips, zucchini, and onion.
  • Return just to boiling; reduce heat slightly.
  • Cover and boil about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Drain well.
  • Stir in roasted red sweet peppers.
  • Spread asparagus-pepper mixture evenly in baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together egg product, milk, snipped or dried dill, salt, and black pepper until well mixed.
  • Whisk in flour, making sure it is completely combined.
  • Pour egg mixture over vegetables in baking dish.
  • Bake, uncovered, about 35 minutes or until slightly puffed and top shakes set.
  • Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and parmasan cheese.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  • If desired, garnish individual servings with fresh dill.