Lemon-scented Broccoli Soufflé

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3/4 lb finely chopped broccoli (about 4 cups or 340 grams)
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
• 1/3 cup nonfat sour cream
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 6 large egg whites
• cooking spray

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 325°. cook broccoli in boiling water 4 minutes or until tender. drain. cool to room temperature on paper towels.
• 2 lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. combine flour and milk in a saucepan; stir well. bring to a boil over medium heat; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. reduce heat to medium-low. stir in sour cream, rind, salt, yolks, and garlic; cook for 1 minute or until thick, stirring constantly. pour mixture into a large bowl, and stir in broccoli.
• 3 beat the egg whites with a mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form. gently stir one-third of egg whites into broccoli mixture; fold remaining egg whites into broccoli mixture. spoon mixture into a 2-quart souffle dish coated with cooking spray. place on middle rack of oven. bake at 325° for 40 minutes. serve immediately.