Microwave Cauliflower and Peas in Cream Sauce
Prepare cauliflower, peas, and onion in a flavorful cream sauce without even turning on your stove.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1/2 cup
54
Calories
3g
Protein
8g
Carbs
1g
Fat
2g
Fiber
3g
Sugar
131mg
Sodium
Saturated Fat 1 g · Cholesterol 3 mg
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Ingredients
cauliflower
2 cups
fresh or frozen peas
1 cup
water
2 tablespoons
onion, chopped
1/4 cup
butter
1 1/2 teaspoons · or margarine
all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon
fat-free (skim) milk
1/2 cup
pimiento
1 tablespoon, chopped, optional
parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon
chicken bouillon
1/2 teaspoon
salt
1/8 teaspoon
ground black pepper
1 dash
Instructions
- 1
Wash hands with soap and water.
- 2
Combine cauliflower, peas, and water in a 1-quart casserole. Cover. Microwave at High 6 to 8 minutes, or until fork-tender, stirring after half the time. Let stand, covered.
- 3
Place onion and butter or margarine in 2-cup measure. Microwave at High 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, or until onion is tender.
- 4
Stir in flour. Microwave a few seconds until flour mixture starts to bubble.
- 5
Add remaining ingredients. Microwave at High 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until thickened, stirring every minute.
- 6
Drain vegetables. (Freeze drained liquid for use in soups later.) Pour sauce over vegetables and stir to coat.
Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · Creative Vegetable Cookery North Dakota State University Extension Service
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