Mixed Vegetable Souffle Recipe, A Nutritious Dish!

By Nandhini Devi

Tuesday, August 2, 2011, 17:37

A souffle is a light and tasty dish that is prepared with egg, both the yolk and the whites. It can be either a sweet and savoury dish. The word souffle means to swell or puff up. Most often souffle's are prepared with combination of fruits and are served a tasty dessert.

Today we have a savoury mixed vegetable souffle recipe, that can also be served as a main course dish. The use of vegetables and eggs in the mixed vegetable souffle recipe, make it a healthy dish that is perfect for the entire family. Check out the mixed vegetable souffle recipe, a nutritious dish.

Ingredients for mixed vegetable souffle recipe:

Vegetables of your choice (for example carrot, beans, bell peppers etc)
Onion (chopped, not too finely)
Butter - ¼ cup
Pepper – 2-3 teaspoons
Flour - ¼ cup
Milk- 1 cup
Cheddar cheese – 1 ' cups (optional)
3 egg yolks
6 egg whites
Salt to taste

How to prepare a mixed vegetable souffle?

Heat a thick pan and melt butter.
Add flour, salt and pepper to the melted butter and mix well so that there are no lumps in it.
Slowly add the milk, while continuously stirring. This mixture should become thick.
Now add the vegetables and onion.
Take off the pan from heat and add the egg yolks and mix well.
Beat the egg whites till they are stiff.
Mix some of the egg white into the vegetable mixture and then fold in the rest of the egg white.
Pour the entire mixture into a try. Sprinkle with cheese if you want.
Bake the dish at 325 to 350 degrees for about 40 minutes.
The resulting souffle must be brown at top, and if you prick a toothpick, it should come out clean.

Hot and savoury mixed vegetable souffle is ready to be savoured. This healthy meal recipe is perfect for a family brunch.