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Step 1
For the bechamel, melt butter in a small pan
Step 2
Whisk in flour, add warm milk and thicken
Step 3
Season with salt, white pepper and nutmeg
Step 4
Set aside to cool slightly
Step 5
For the spinach mixture, add spinach, garlic paste and half the bechamel to a blender and puree until completely smooth
Step 6
Transfer mixture to a bowl and add cornstarch, 2 egg yolks, cheese, salt and pepper
Step 7
Stir to combine
Step 8
For the carrot mixture, add boiled carrots and remaining bechamel to blender and puree until smooth
Step 9
Transfer to a bowl and add 2 egg yolks, ground walnuts, cheese, salt and pepper
Step 10
Stir to combine
Step 11
Preheat oven to 375°F
Step 12
Grease a charlotte pan with nonstick spray and line the bottom with a parchment circle the diameter of the bottom of the pan
Step 13
To a medium bowl, add the egg whites and beat until stiff peaks form
Step 14
Keep refrigerated until needed
Step 15
Add 1/3 of the whipped egg whites to the carrot mixture and gently fold to combine
Step 16
Add remaining egg whites to the spinach mixture and gently fold to combine
Step 17
Pour the carrot mixture in the bottom of the charlotte pan and add the spinach mixture to the top, being careful not to blend the layers
Step 18
Place pan into a Dutch oven or roasting pan and fill halfway with warm water for bain-marie
Step 19
Bake for about 2 hours or until set, but still slightly jiggly
Step 20
Cool in the pan for 30 minutes
Step 21
Run an offset spatula around the edge and invert flan onto a board or platter
Step 22
Serve immediately