Cauliflower & Broccoli Flan with Spinach Béchamel
By ruthg
Don't think caramel custard dessert—think super tasty cauliflower and broccoli smothered in spinach and cheese cream sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 (6-ounce) bags baby spinach leaves
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Details
Servings 6
Adapted from bonappetit.com
Preparation
Step 1
Cook cauliflower and broccoli in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 2/3 cup cooking liquid. Transfer vegetables to large bowl. Cool.
Rinse spinach, then toss in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just wilted. Drain and cool. Squeeze spinach dry; finely chop.
Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and reserved 2/3 cup vegetable cooking liquid. Whisk constantly over medium heat until sauce thickens and boils, about 3 minutes. Stir in spinach and cheese.
Using fingers, coarsely crumble cauliflower and broccoli in bowl. Add spinach béchamel sauce; stir to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Butter 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Spread vegetable mixture in prepared dish.
Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Bake flan until puffed and heated through, about 25 minutes if at room temperature and 35 minutes if chilled. Serve hot.
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