Spinach Souffle

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, minced
• 1 teaspoon margarine
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup fat-free milk
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium fat-free beef, or vegetable broth
• 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 1 package (10-oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
• Pinch white pepper
• 4 egg whites
• Pinch cream of tartar

Directions

1. Saute onion in margarine in medium saucepan until tender; stir in flour and nutmeg and cook 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and broth and heat to boiling, whisking until thickened. Whisk about half the sauce into egg yolks; whisk yolk mixture into saucepan. Mix in spinach and white pepper.
2. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in large bowl to stiff, but not dry, peaks; fold into spinach mixture and spoon into souffle dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F. until puffed and browned, about 40 minutes. Serve immediately.

Recipe Yield: Serves: 4

Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes
Book Title: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes