Modern Vegetable Flan

Ingredients

• 1 medium Potato (Peeled and diced)
• 5 oz Spinach (Fresh spinach, washed)
• 1 medium Carrot (Peeled and diced)
• 1 small Beet (Peeled and diced)
• 2 cups Vegetable Stock
• 0.5 cup Heavy Cream
• 2 Eggs (Large, separated)
• 0.5 cup Grated Cheese (Parmesan or Gruyere)
• 1 tbsp Butter (For greasing the mold)
• 0.25 cup Breadcrumbs (For lining the mold)
• 0.5 tsp Salt (To taste)
• 0.25 tsp Black Pepper (To taste)

Instructions

1. 1Wash and finely chop the potato, spinach, carrot, and beet.
2. 2Place the chopped vegetables in a saucepan with the vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
3. 3Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely.
4. 4Once cooled, add the egg yolks and grated cheese to the vegetable mixture. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the vegetable mixture.
5. 5Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a baking mold (about 6-inch diameter) and coat it with breadcrumbs.
6. 6Pour the vegetable mixture into the prepared mold. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the flan is set and lightly golden brown.
7. 7Let the flan cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.