Polenta And Rocket Squares

Total Time: 27 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 1/2 ounces butter
• 1 leek, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/3 cup plain flour
• 2 tablespoons polenta
• 1 cup milk
• 4 eggs, separated
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, coarsely grated
• 4 ounces rocket, coarsely chopped

Recipe

• 1 grease a 9" x 13" baking tray. line the tray with sulfurized paper; cut any excess after the batter is poured into the pan.
• 2 heat butter in a pan, and add the finely chopped leek (just the part) and the crushed garlic, and cook until the leek is soft. gradually stir in the flour and the polenta; cook, stirring, one minute.
• 3 remove pan from the heat. gradually add the milk. return the pan to the heat, and cook, stirring, until the mixture boils and thickens. remove from heat; stir in lightly beaten egg yolks, cheese, and the rocket. transfer this mixture to a large bowl.
• 4 preheat oven to 375°f beat the egg whites in a small bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form; fold into polenta mixture in two batches. spread into the prepared pan, cut away any excess paper; bake about 12 minutes, or until browned.
• 5 turn onto a cutting board, and cut into slices, wedges, or squares.