Sformato of Carrots

Per serving

165.3kcal
6.8гProteins
8.5гFats
16.2гCarbs

It is difficult to describe this in English. Its a cross between a souffle, mash and puree. It has the sweet taste of carrots with the fluffy texture of egg whites. For a vegetarian version subsitute Pecorini for parmesan.

Ingredients

6 serv.
  • carrots400 g

    chopped

  • egg whites2
  • parmesan cheese25 g

    grated

  • For the bechamel sauce
  • butter30 g

    plus extra for topping

  • plain flour25 g
  • milk500 ml
  • nutmeg

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    preheat oven to 200C/400°F.

  2. 2

    Cook the carrots in boiling water until tender.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile melt the butter in a small pan and add the flour, stirring over over a low heat to make a paste or roux.

  4. 4

    gradually add the milk stirring constantly then increase the heat and stir until the sauce thickens. If desired add nutmeg, salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    drain the carrots and mash or puree.

  6. 6

    Whish the egg whites and stir into the sauce.

  7. 7

    Stir the sauce into the carrots and mix well.

  8. 8

    Pour into an ovenproof dish and bake for 10 minutes.

  9. 9

    Top with the cheese and dot the top with butter. Bake for a further ten mins until a crust forms on top.

Source: food.com
Original recipe

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