Spinach and Feta Soufflé
Cooking spray
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
10 oz. baby spinach (about 8 cups)
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1-1/4 cups low-fat milk
1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten
1/2 cup (2 oz.) crumbled feta cheese
2 tsp. chopped fresh dill
6 large egg whites
Dash of cream of tartar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 2-quart soufflé dish with cooking spray; sprinkle breadcrumbs over bottom and sides of dish. Cook spinach in boiling water 15 seconds or until wilted, and drain in a sieve, pressing until barely moist. Finely chop; place in a large bowl. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Place the flour, salt, ground nutmeg, ground red pepper, and black pepper in a medium saucepan. Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until blended. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook 1 minute or until thick. Gradually stir about one-fourth of hot milk mixture into egg yolk, stirring constantly with a whisk, and add to remaining hot milk mixture, stirring constantly. Cook 30 seconds, and remove from heat. Stir in spinach, cheese, and dill. Cool slightly. Place egg whites and cream of tartar in a large bowl, and beat with a mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form. Gently stir one-fourth of egg white mixture into spinach mixture; gently fold in remaining egg white mixture. Spoon into prepared soufflé dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until puffed, golden, and set. Serve immediately.
Yield: 6 servings. Calories 143