Broccoli-Walnut Ring

Ingredients

 * 1 pack frozen chopped broccoli
 * 1 clove garlic (optional)
 * 2 tbsp minced onion
 * ¼ cup margarine
 * 1½ tbsp potato starch
 * 1 cup water, or bouillon, made from a cube
 * 3 eggs, separated
 * ½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

 * 1) Grease a 1½ quart ring mold with softened margarine.
 * 2) Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
 * 3) Cook the broccoli according to package directions, but add the garlic to the water.
 * 4) Drain well and discard the garlic.
 * 5) In a 1 quart saucepan over medium heat, saute the onion in the margarine until soft and golden.
 * 6) In a measuring cup, dissolve the potato starch in the water or bouillon, add to the onions.
 * 7) Cook over low heat, stirring until thick and smooth.
 * 8) Cool slightly.
 * 9) In a mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks until light.
 * 10) Stir the yolks, broccoli and walnuts into the onion mixture.
 * 11) In a separate bowl, with clean beaters, beat the whites until stiff.
 * 12) Fold them into the broccoli mixture.
 * 13) Spoon the mixture into the prepared ring mold.
 * 14) Set the mold into a hot water bath that reaches halfway up the sides of the mold.
 * 15) Bake in preheated 350 °F oven for 30-35 minutes, until firm let rest for 5 minutes before unmolding.