Spinach Souffle

The word ‘souffle’ comes from the French verb ‘souffler’ which means ‘to blow’ or ‘to puff’. This refers to the light and airy texture of the dish.

This is vegetarian, high protein and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Spinach Souffle

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: French Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Low Carb Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Spinach
• 4 unit Eggs
• 100 gram Cheddar Cheese
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Cook the spinach in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and squeeze out any excess liquid. Chop the spinach finely.
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
4. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Gradually whisk in the milk mixture. Stir in the chopped spinach, grated cheddar cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
5. Grease a souffle dish with butter and pour the spinach mixture into it.
6. Bake for 25 minutes or until the souffle is puffed and golden.
7. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 8g3%

Sugars 2g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.