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Cheese-Dipped Veggies

Cheesy Veggies

Preparation Time:  30 minutes
Serves: 6 (1 cup veggies, 2 Tbsp. sauce)

  • 6 medium unpeeled red potatoes 
  • 4 cups broccoli/cauliflower mix
  • 1-1/2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup 1% low-fat milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar or Swiss cheese
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper (optional)

Place potatoes on steamer rack over boiling water; steam, covered, 15 minutes or until just tender. Add broccoli/cauliflower to rack; steam 5 minutes or until all vegetables are tender. Remove from heat; cover.

Place flour in medium, heavy saucepan; gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until fully blended. Place over medium heat; cook 6 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly with spoon. Remove from heat; add cheese and stir until melted. Makes 3/4 cup sauce.

Drizzle cheese sauce over mixture of broccoli, cauliflower, and potatoes.

Nutrition information (per serving): CALORIES 260; FAT 3.5g; PROTEIN 10g; CARBOHYDRATE 46g;
FIBER 8g; CHOLESTEROL 10mg; SODIUM 170mg; CALCIUM 15% DV; VITAMIN A 110% DV;
VITAMIN C 35% DV; IRON 10% DV

 

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