Nutrition Facts

• • Calories: 32
  • Fat: 1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0
  • Cholesterol: 2mg
  • Sodium: 126mg
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g

Here’s a tasty way to eat your vegetables. This healthy recipe for broccoli topped with a delicious cheese sauce will become a family favorite.

Ingredients

• • 1 1/2 lbs broccoli florets (about 9 cups), cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 1/2 cup (2 oz) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
  • 3 Tbsp grated fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Preparation

• • Place 1 inch of water in a medium saucepan. Place a metal colander on top of saucepan. Put broccoli in the colander. Place lid on the pot or on top of colander. Bring water to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer and steam for 4 minutes or until broccoli is fork-tender. With tongs, transfer broccoli to a bowl. Set aside.
  • Place flour in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly with a whisk until smooth. Cook for 2 minutes, or until mixture thickens, stirring constantly. Cook for 1 additional minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  • Add cheeses, salt and pepper, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Quickly pour cheese sauce over broccoli and serve immediately.

Nut Allergy: If you have an allergy to nuts or nut products, read the packaging, labels, warnings and directions for all ingredients in this recipe to determine whether the non-nut ingredients in this recipe were manufactured in a plant that processes nut products. We recommend that you do not solely rely on our information. For additional information about a product, please contact the manufacturer.