Gratin Of Carrots And Mushrooms - carrots

Method

• Cut carrots crosswise into thin rounds.
• There should be about 2 1/4 cups.
• Cut the mushrooms thinly.
• There should be about 3 cups.
• Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the shallots.
• Cook, stirring, about 1 minute.
• Add mushrooms.
• Sprinkle with lemon juice and cook briefly, stirring, until mushrooms are wilted.
• Add the carrots and cook, stirring, about 1 minute.
• Add the broth and bring to a boil.
• Cover tightly and cook about 10 minutes until all the liquid is evaporated, taking care that the vegetables do not burn.
• Put vegetables in the container of a food processor or electric blender and blend thoroughly.
• There should be about 2 cups.
• Pour and scrape the mixture into a saucepan.
• Meanwhile, preheat the broiler to high.
• Add salt, pepper, parsley and egg to the carrot and mushroom mixture.
• Beat well.
• Heat.
• Spoon the hot mixture into a flat baking dish with 2 1/2-to-3-cup capacity and smooth the top.
• Sprinkle top evenly with cheese.
• Place the dish in the broiler about 6 inches from the source of heat and bake 5 minutes or slightly longer or until the top is golden brown.
• Serve.