Recipe:

Broccoli with Cheddar Cheese Sauce

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Serves 6

Ever heard the old adage "smother vegetables with cheese and any kid will eat them?" This recipe definitely proves that there's truth to this statement. Savory cheddar cheese sauce poured over crisp-steamed broccoli is a tasty dish for kids and adults alike and provides a healthy calcium boost. Our natural recipe calls for organic ingredients, unbleached flour and unprocessed cheese.

Ingredients

6 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons unbleached white flour
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard powder
Sea salt, to taste
1 cup low fat milk
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
White pepper, to taste

Method

Steam broccoli until crisp tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan. Whisk in flour, mustard powder and salt to taste. Gradually stir in milk, whisking over med-low heat until thickened. Add cheese, stirring until completely melted. Season to taste with white pepper. Pour over steamed broccoli and serve at once.

Nutrition

Per serving (about 5oz/148g-wt.): 190 calories (120 from fat), 14g total fat, 8g saturated fat, 11g protein, 9g total carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 2g sugar), 40mg cholesterol, 410mg sodium

Tags: Family Friendly, Vegetarian

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