Cauliflower & Parsnip Soufflé with Pecan Topping

The best part of any holiday meal is the side dishes, and this show stopper soufflé offers a delicious low carb alternative.

Cauliflower and my favorite winter root vegetable the parsnip, steamed, pureed, folded with beaten egg, and baked into a light and fluffy soufflé. Finished with pecans and parmesan cheese for a satisfying golden crown to adorn this lovely soufflé.

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Cauliflower & Parsnip Soufflé with Pecan Topping

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• Author: Carol Green
• Total Time: 60
• Yield: 8 1x

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Description

A great low carb alternative, cauliflower and parsnip puree baked into a fluffy souffle and topped with pecan and parmesan.

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Ingredients

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1          Head of Cauliflower, approximately 1.5 Lb.

4          large Parsnips, approximately 1.5 Lb.

6          Eggs, separated

4          oz Cream Cheese

½         tsp. Lake Barkley Fried Chicken Seasoning

1          tsp. Salt

½         cup Parmesan Cheese, finely grated

½         cup Pecans, chopped

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Instructions

• Separate the cauliflower into large florets, and peel and chop the parsnips.
• Heat a large steamer pot and steam the vegetables until soft.
• Prepare a 10-inch casserole dish with butter.
• Puree the vegetables in a food processor or blender until smooth.
• Add the cream cheese and seasonings, taste, and add the egg yolks.
• Beat the egg white until soft peaks form.
• Remove the vegetable puree to a bowl, and fold in the egg whites, a little at a time.
• Pour into the casserole dish, and top with half the parmesan cheese.
• Bake at 400 F for 30 minutes,
• Remove from the oven, add the pecans and rest of the cheese, return to the oven and bake until firm, approximately 10 minutes longer.

• Prep Time: 15
• Cook Time: 45