HealthNotes

Spinach, Egg, and Herb Gratin

• From: Aisle7 Editorial Team

Ingredients

• 4 lbs fresh spinach

• 2 onions, peeled and chopped

• 1 Tbs vegetable oil

• 11 Tbs butter, divided

• 2 cups whole milk

• 1 bay leaf

• 6 Tbs flour

• 4 egg yolks

• Nutmeg, to taste

• Salt, to taste

• Ground black pepper, to taste

• 4 egg whites, stiffly beaten

• 8 Tbs grated cheese (Parmesan or Romano)

Delightfully springy and savory, this French classic is always a hit.

Directions

• Cook spinach and drain well.
• In saucepan, warm vegetable oil and 3 Tbs of the butter.
• Sauté onions until soft and add spinach to get rid of water. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Pour milk into another saucepan and add bay leaf. Warm over low heat.
• In another heavy-bottomed saucepan, add the other 8 Tbs of butter and the flour. Heat this mixture while stirring and then stir in the warmed milk.
• Once thickened, add egg yolks while stirring quickly. Add spinach and onions.
• Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
• Fold in egg whites and pour into buttered ovenproof dish.
• Scatter cheese on top and bake for 30 minutes.