Cheese & spinach puffs

serves 6
ingredients
150g/5oz cooked spinach,
chopped
175g/6oz cottage cheese
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 egg whites
25g/1oz Parmesan cheese, freshly
grated
salt and freshly ground
black pepper
• Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F/Gas mark 7, and lightly oil six
individual ramekins.
• In a small bowl, mix together the spinach and cottage cheese. Sprinkle
in the nutmeg, and season with salt and pepper. Stir through.
• Whisk the egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff enough to hold soft
peaks. Fold the egg whites evenly into the spinach mixture using a large
metal spoon, then spoon the mixture into the prepared ramekins. Smooth
the tops using the back of the spoon.
• Sprinkle with the Parmesan, and place the ramekins on a baking tray.
Bake for 15–20 minutes until well risen. Serve immediately.