Low Fat Cheese and Asparagus Soufflé

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 0

Low Fat Cheese and Asparagus Soufflé recipe for a healthy meal

by The Chefin Healthy Meal

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus , trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
	2 eggs , beaten
	1 cup lowfat swiss cheese , grated
	2 teaspoons canola oil
	4 tablespoons parmesan cheese
	1 tablespoon cornstarch or 1 tablespoon arrowroot
	1/4 cup low-sodium low-fat chicken broth
	2 egg whites , beaten until stiff

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

146

Sugar

Fat

Low Fat Cheese and Asparagus Soufflé is a healthy and delicious meal that is perfect for any day of the week. The combination of fresh asparagus and low-fat Swiss cheese makes for a filling and flavorful dish that is both healthy and hearty. This soufflé is easy to make and requires only a few simple ingredients, making it perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. One bite of this delicious dish and you'll never miss the extra fat or calories!

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.	Grease a 2-quart soufflé dish with canola oil.
3.	Cook asparagus in boiling water until tender, about 4-5 minutes. Drain well.
4.	Combine beaten eggs and low-fat Swiss cheese in a large mixing bowl.
5.	In a small saucepan, stir together cornstarch or arrowroot and chicken broth. Cook, stirring constantly, over low heat until mixture thickens and boils.
6.	Gradually add broth mixture to cheese mixture, stirring constantly. Add cooked asparagus.
7.	In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg whites into cheese mixture.
8.	Transfer mixture to prepared soufflé dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.

PROS

This soufflé is low in fat and calories while still being delicious and filling.

It is a great way to get in your daily dose of vegetables.

CONS

Soufflés can be tricky to make and may not always turn out perfectly.

This recipe requires a bit of patience and skill.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Asparagus is high in fiber and low in calories, making it an excellent choice for weight loss and digestive health.
It is also a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as folate.