GRATIN OF CARROTS AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• 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.