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Vegetable Florentine, Baked Vegetables and Spinach

 

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vegetable florentine recipe | baked vegetables and spinach | microwave veg florentine | Indian baked spinach florentine is a one dish meal loaded with veggies and cheese. Learn how to make baked vegetables and spinach.

To make vegetable florentine, for the spinach layer, place the spinach in a microwave safe plate and microwave on high for 1 minute. Cool slightly. Blend the spinach in a blender to a smooth purée and keep aside. Put the butter in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 40 seconds. Add the onions, flour and green chillies, mix well and microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring once in between after 1½ minutes. Add the spinach puree, cream, salt and pepper, mix well and microwave on high for 4 minutes, stirring once in between after 2 minutes. Keep aside. For the vegetable layer, combine the mixed vegetables with ½ cup of water in a microwave safe shallow dish and microwave on high for 15 minutes, stirring twice after every 5 minutes. Add the white sauce and mix well. Keep aside. Spread the prepared spinach layer in a shallow microwave safe dish, top with the prepared vegetable layer and cheese and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Serve immediately.

The baked vegetables and spinach look as dainty as its name sounds! An assortment of vegetables in white sauce is spread on a layer of creamy spinach, and finally topped with cheese.

The vibrant colours of the vegetables contrast well with the light shades of the sauce and cheese, not to forget the splashes of green contributed by the spinach in Indian baked spinach florentine.

Microwave cooking retains the colours, and locks in the flavours of the ingredients, making this microwave veg florentine an epitome of perfection. This baked dish is truly a party fare!

Tips for vegetable Florentine. 1. The white sauce should be thick and not too thin. 2. Ensure that you blend the spinach well to a smooth purée. 3. We have used a combination of mozzarella cheese and processed cheese, but if you wish you can use any one cheese.

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Vegetable Florentine, Baked Vegetables and Spinach recipe - How to make Vegetable Florentine, Baked Vegetables and Spinach

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Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients


For The Spinach Layer
3 cups chopped spinach (palak)
1 tbsp butter
1/2 cup chopped onions
2 tsp plain flour (maida) , optional
2 tbsp finely chopped green chillies
2 tbsp fresh cream
salt and to taste

For The Vegetable Layer
2 cups chopped mixed vegetables (french beans , carrots and green peas)
2 cups white sauce

For The Topping
1 tbsp grated mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp grated processed cheese

Method
For the spinach layer
    For the spinach layer
  1. Place the spinach in a microwave safe plate and microwave on high for 1 minute. Cool slightly.
  2. Blend the spinach in a blender to a smooth purée and keep aside.
  3. Put the butter in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 40 seconds. Add the onions, flour and green chillies, mix well and microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring once in between after 1½ minutes.
  4. Add the spinach puree, cream, salt and pepper, mix well and microwave on high for 4 minutes, stirring once in between after 2 minutes. Keep aside.

For the vegetable layer
    For the vegetable layer
  1. Combine the mixed vegetables with ½ cup of water in a microwave safe shallow dish and microwave on high for 15 minutes, stirring twice after every 5 minutes.
  2. Add the white sauce and mix well. Keep aside.

How to proceed
    How to proceed
  1. To make {span class="bold1"}vegetable florentine{/span}, spread the prepared spinach layer in a shallow microwave safe dish, top with the prepared vegetable layer and cheese and microwave on high for 4 minutes.
  2. Serve immediately.

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Tips for vegetable florentine
  1. The white sauce should be thick and not too thin.
  2. Ensure that you blend the spinach well to a smooth purée.
  3. We have used a combination of mozzarella cheese and processed cheese, but if you wish you can use any one cheese. 

For the spinach puree
  1. For the spinach puree, we need a bunch of spinach. Choose spinach that has vibrant deep green leaves and stems with no signs of yellowing. The leaves should look fresh and tender, and not be wilted or bruised. Avoid those that have a slimy coating as this is an indication of decay.
  2. Remove the stems and discard them.
  3. Wash the leaves thoroughly under running water or in a bowl full of water. This will help in getting rid of the dirt residues on the leaves.
  4. Chop the spinach leaves. We need 3 cups chopped spinach (palak).
  5. Place the spinach in a microwave safe plate and microwave on high for 1 minute. Cool slightly.
  6. Blend the spinach in a blender to a smooth purée and keep aside.

For the spinach layer
  1. For the spinach layer, put 1 tbsp butter in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 40 seconds. 
  2. Add 1/2 cup chopped onions.
  3. Add 2 tsp plain flour (maida) , optional.
  4. Add 2 tbsp finely chopped green chillies.
  5. Mix well and microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring once in between after 1½ minutes.
  6. Add the spinach puree.
  7. Add 2 tbsp fresh cream.
  8. Add salt to taste.
  9. Add freshly ground black pepper powder to taste.
  10. Mix well and microwave on high for 4 minutes, stirring once in between after 2 minutes. Keep aside.

How to make white sauce
  1. For making the white sauce recipe for baking | Indian style white sauce recipe | béchamel sauce | heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan.
  2. Once the butter has melted, add the plain flour.
  3. Cook on a slow flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously with the help of a whisk. This is called as a roux which acts a thickening agent for the White Sauce. The frequent stirring helps in even cooking of the flour apart from preventing it from forming lumps.
  4. Once you see the flour has become a little froth and golden in colour, reduce the flame to low and add the milk. Pour the milk with one hand and whisk using the other hand. If you are vegan or allergic to dairy products, then use almond milk.
  5. Whisk well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, or till the White Sauce thickens, while stirring continuously. It is very important to mix continuously after you add the milk and whisk until the flour and milk have incorporated well. If not whisked well, you might get lumps in your White Sauce.
  6. Add the salt and pepper
  7. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 more minute. You can even add little nutmeg powder to enhance the flavor of white sauce recipe for baking | Indian style white sauce recipe | béchamel sauce |.
  8. Cool the White Sauce completely, pour in an air-tight container and refrigerate/freeze. Remember, on cooling the white sauce will thicken more. You can even prepare the white sauce in a microwave, refer this recipe to learn how to make White Sauce In Microwave. If the sauce is to be used later, add a little milk, mix well and re-heat it.The ratio of butter:flour:milk is ALWAYS remain 1:1:10 to get a perfect consistency thin white sauce that is used in White Sauce Pasta recipe and cream soup recipes like the Cream Of Brocolli Soup.

For the vegetable layer
  1. For the vegetable layer, add 2 cups chopped mixed vegetables (french beans , carrots and green peas) in a microwave safe shallow dish.
  2. Add ½ cup of water.
  3. Microwave on high for 15 minutes, stirring twice after every 5 minutes.
  4. Add 1 1/2 cups white sauce.
  5. Mix well. Keep aside.

How to make vegetable florentine
  1. To make vegetable florentine recipe | baked vegetables and spinach | microwave veg florentine | Indian baked spinach florentine, spread the prepared spinach layer in a shallow microwave safe dish.
  2. Top with the prepared vegetable layer. 
  3. Finally top it with cheese.
  4. Microwave on high for 4 minutes.
  5. Serve vegetable florentine recipe | baked vegetables and spinach | microwave veg florentine | Indian baked spinach florentine immediately.
Nutrient values per serving
Energy226 cal
Protein7.4 g
Carbohydrates16.1 g
Fiber4.6 g
Fat13.4 g
Cholesterol30.7 mg
Vitamin A3554.7 mcg
Vitamin B10.1 mg
Vitamin B20.3 mg
Vitamin B30.8 mg
Vitamin C34 mg
Folic Acid77.7 mcg
Calcium235.7 mg
Iron2.6 mg
Magnesium74.3 mg
Phosphorus230.4 mg
Sodium168.7 mg
Potassium258.6 mg
Zinc0.7 mg
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Reviews

Vegetable Florentine ( Microwave Recipe )
 on 16 Jul 21 07:50 PM
5

Tarla Dalal
18 Jul 21 10:58 PM
   Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
Vegetable Florentine ( Microwave Recipe )
 on 26 Sep 15 04:38 PM
5

Vegetable florentine.. creamy and saucy spinach and layered with creamy mixed vegetable which is cruchy and cooked perfectly.. and lastly topped with some more cheese. WOw.. this was a great for sunday brunch.. All thoroughly enjoyed..
Vegetable Florentine ( Microwave Recipe )
 on 16 Apr 13 09:51 AM
5

Spinach, mixed vegetables and white sauce make a perfect baked dish. The dish is full of spinach and rich in iron.