Recipe

Parmesan-Grits Soufflé

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Number of Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 90 minutes
Total Time: 105 minutes
From: Delicious Living Magazine

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Although grits are usually served with lots of butter, they’re lightened in this soufflé with egg whites and flavored with Parmesan cheese. This dish is delicious served plain as a side dish or as an appetizer drizzled with vinaigrette and garnished with

  • Ingredients

    • 1 cup grits
    • 4 cups water
    • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 4 egg whites
    • 1 Tbs lemon zest
    • 1/4 cup lemon juice
    • 1 cup olive oil
    • 12 fresh figs, quartered
    • 18 ramps or 6 small leeks
    • 1 cup country ham, sliced into slivers (optional)
    • Chopped chives

  • Directions

    • Preheat oven to 350ÂşF (175°C). Lightly oil six 5-ounce (145g) oven-proof ramekins. In a medium-size saucepan, bring the water to a boil and whisk in the grits. Lower the heat and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the grits begin to thicken, about 15 minutes. Stir in the cheese and season with salt and pepper. Set grits aside to cool down. Don’t let grits cool completely or they’ll set.
    • While the grits cool, whip the egg whites into stiff peaks. Fold egg whites into the warm grits in thirds until incorporated.
    • Fill ramekins with the grits and place them in the oven. Bake 20 minutes or until the soufflĂ© has risen.
    • Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette. Place the juice and zest in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper and then whisk in the oil. Set aside until ready to serve.
    • To prepare the garnish: Peel and rinse ramps under cool water to remove any dirt. Brush the ramps and figs with a little vegetable oil and grill or broil until tender, 5 to 8 minutes.
    • To serve: Turn each soufflĂ© out of its ramekin onto a plate. Arrange the figs, ramps and ham slivers decoratively around the soufflĂ©. Drizzle the plate with the vinaigrette and garnish with chopped chives.

  • Nutrition

      % Daily Value
      Calories 688
      Calories from Fat 378
      % Daily Value
      Total Fat 43g 65%
      Saturated Fat 7g 37%
      Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
      Monounsaturated Fat 29g
      Cholesterol 34mg 11%
      Sodium 1206mg 50%
      Potassium 746mg 21%
      Total Carbohydrate 59g
      Dietary Fiber 6g 24%
      Sugars 25g
      Sugar Alcohols 0g
      Protein 21g 41%

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