Sunday 5 May 2013

Spinach and Parmesan Souffles

After another absence I figured I needed a really good and healthy recipe, and I definitely think this one delivers! This one also comes to us from the "Great Weeknight Cookbook", and while slightly ambitious the effort does yield great results.


The nice thing about this recipe is that it doesn't require a ton of ingredients, although you will need a set of ramekins. This souffle consists of...
- butter/margerine
- spinach
- bread
- sour cream
- eggs
- grated parmesan cheese
- nutmeg

The original recipe was for 4 souffles, but I have modified it for 2.

How to make it:
1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Cook about 250g of spinach in a large dry pot over low heat until spinach is wilted. Leave to drain until needed.
2. Tear half a slice of bread into small pieces and put in a food processor to make into fine crumbs.
3. Squeeze as much liquid as possible out of the spinach, and blend it with 1/3 cup of sour cream until just combined in a course puree.
4. Separate 2 eggs. Add the yolks and 3 tbsp of grated parmesan to the food processor. Season with plenty of nutmeg and blend into a smooth puree.
5. Whisk the egg whites until stiff. Pour the mixture into the bowl of egg whites and fold together with a large metal spoon.
6. Lightly butter (or margerine) the insides of your ramekins and sprinkle in some parmesan. Spoon the mixture into the ramekins, top with a sprinkling of more parmesan and bake in the oven until puffed and golden brown (approximately 15-20 mins).  DO NOT AT ANY POINT WHILE BAKING OPEN THE OVEN!

Tips for how to serve: The book recommended to "serve with new potatoes and steamed baby vegetables", but I served it with mashed sweet potatoes!

No comments:

Post a Comment