Recipe: Asparagus Souffle 🌱
Description:
Asparagus brightens any dinner table…especially a souffle. I would use this as a main course, but it can just as easily be a side. For the main course serve with a salad and bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 4 eggs, separated
- 2 1/2 cups chopped asparagus
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a casserole dish.
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Prepare the Asparagus Mixture:
- In a saucepan, blend butter and flour over medium heat until smooth.
- Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Remove from heat.
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Beat the Egg Yolks:
- In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Add chopped asparagus and salt to the egg yolks.
- Stir the mixture into the saucepan with the thickened milk mixture.
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Beat Egg Whites:
- In another clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
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Fold Egg Whites:
- Gently fold the stiff egg whites into the asparagus mixture until well combined.
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Bake:
- Pour the mixture into the greased casserole dish.
- Place the casserole dish in a larger pan filled with hot water (about halfway up the sides of the casserole dish).
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the souffle is puffed and golden brown on top.
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Serve:
- Serve the asparagus souffle immediately while it’s hot and puffy for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 155.3
- Fat: 10.6g
- Saturated Fat: 5.7g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
- Sodium: 419.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 8.2g
- Fiber: 1.6g
- Sugar: 1.1g
- Protein: 7.8g
This delightful asparagus souffle is a fantastic way to incorporate seasonal vegetables into your meals. It’s easy to make and perfect for both special occasions and weeknight dinners. Enjoy the fluffy texture and savory flavor of this delightful dish!
