Spinach Timbales

* Exported from MasterCook *

SPINACH TIMBALES

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 1/2 tb Flour
1 tb Butter subst
1/2 c Onion -- mince
4 oz Spinach
1/4 ts Nutmeg
1/2 c Evaporated skim milk
2 lg Eggs -- rm temp, separate

Preheat oven to 350. Spray four 6-ounce custard cups
with nonstick cooking spray. Using a total of 1/2
tsp. flour, dust cups evenly; set aside. In medium
nonstick saucepan, over medium heat, melt margarine.
Add onion; saute 5 minutes, until tender. Whisk in
remaining flour; cook, stirring milk; continue
cooking, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes, til
thick. In smal bowl, beat egg yolks; stir in 2 TBS of
the hot milk mixture. Return all to pan and cook> 30
seconds. Remove from heat; stir in spinach and nutmeg.
Scrape into large bowl; cover and set aside. In small
bowl, with electric mixer on high speed, beat egg
whites until stiff but not dry. Stir 1/4 of the whites
into spinach mixture to lighten; fold in remaining
whites til no white streaks remain. Spoon evenly into
cups. Smooth tops and place cups on baking sheet. Bake
15-20 minutes, or til browned. Makes 4 servings, 123
cals per serving.

Donna Hartman



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