Spring Vegetable Soufflé

Ingredients

• Parmesan cheese - 1/2 cup, grated
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Peas - 1/2 cup
• Asparagus - 1 cup, chopped
• Eggs - 4, separated
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Milk - 1 cup
• Flour - 2 tablespoons
• Butter - 2 tablespoons

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour until smooth.
3. Gradually whisk in the milk, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
4. Remove from the heat and stir in the egg yolks, one at a time.
5. Stir in the asparagus, peas, green onions, and cheese.
6. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into the vegetable mixture.
7. Pour into a greased 1-1/2-qt. soufflé dish. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top is puffed and golden brown.