Spinach Roll
Fromage frais is an unripened, soft fresh cheese. Many different types are stocked by supermarkets and delicatessens, and they all have one thing in common - their light, fresh taste. The fat content, however, varies widely, so check the labels before buying.
Ingredients
- 2 lb fresh spinach trimmed, or 1 lb packet frozen chopped spinach
- 4 eggs separated
- pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 oz butter
- 1 medium onion skinned and finely chopped
- 4 oz fromage frais
- 2 oz Cheddar cheese grated
- 2 tbsp fresh soured cream
Instructions
- Grease a 33 x 23 cm (13 x 9 inch) Swiss roll tin and line with non-stick baking parchment. Set aside.
- Wash the fresh spinach in several changes of cold water. Place in a saucepan with only the water that clings to the leaves and cook gently, covered, for about
- 5 minutes, until wilted. If using frozen spinach cook for 7-10 minutes, until thawed.
- Drain the spinach well and chop finely. Turn into a bowl and cool slightly for about 5 minutes, then beat in the egg yolks and nutmeg, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Whisk the egg whites until stiff, then fold into the spinach mixture with a large metal spoon until they are evenly incorporated.
- Spread the mixture in the prepared tin. Bake at 200°C (400°F) mark 6 for 15-20 minutes, until firm.
- Meanwhile, prepare the filling. Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the onion and fry gently for about 5 minutes, until soft and lightly coloured. Remove from the heat and stir in the fromage frais, cheese and soured cream. Season to taste.
- Turn the roll out on to greaseproof paper, peel off the lining paper and spread immediately and quickly with the cheese mixture.
- Roll up by gently lifting the greaseproof paper. Serve hot, cut into thick slices. Accompany with boiled new potatoes.
Calories: 295 kcal
Carbohydrates: 13 g
Protein: 20 g
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 11 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 215 mg
Sodium: 677 mg
Potassium: 1407 mg
Fiber: 5 g
Sugar: 4 g
Vitamin A: 21892 IU
Vitamin C: 66 mg
Calcium: 505 mg
Iron: 7 mg