Beet green souffle
1 souffle
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | tablespoons | Parmesan cheese; grated |
| 2 | mediums | Beets; cooked and peeled |
| 2 | tablespoons | Butter |
| 2 | tablespoons | Flour |
| ¾ | cup | Chicken broth; hot |
| 1 | cup | Beet greens; sauteed |
| ½ | cup | Cheddar cheese; grated |
| 3 | Egg yolks | |
| 4 | Egg whites | |
Directions
Butter a 1 qt. souffle dish; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Slice the cooked beets and line the bottom of the souffle dish with them.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter, stir in the flour, add the hot broth and continue to cook until slightly thickened, then transfer to a larger bowl. Coarsely chop beet greens and add to the sauce along with Cheddar cheese.
In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks; blend them with beet green mixture. Beat egg whites until they form peaks. Fold into bowl with other ingredients; blend well. Transfer all to buttered souffle dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 350 F. for 30 minutes, or until souffle is puffed and golden.
Ogden writes: "This may be one of the most exceptional souffles you'll ever serve. The beet color spreads upward from the bottom layer, creating a rosy hue throughout." Recipe developed by Ellen Ogden. In "The Cook's Garden" catalog.
Vol. 8, No. 1. Spring/Summer 1991. Pg. 6.