Microwave Cauliflower and Peas in Cream Sauce
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup onion (chopped)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons butter (or margarine)
- 1 tablespoon flour (all-purpose)
- 1/2 cup milk (skim)
- pimiento (1 tablespoon, chopped, optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash ground black pepper
- 2 cups cauliflower
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- 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.
- Place onion and butter or margarine in 2-cup measure. Microwave at High 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, or until onion is tender.
- Stir in flour. Microwave a few seconds until flour mixture starts to bubble.
- Add remaining ingredients. Microwave at High 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until thickened, stirring every minute.
- Drain vegetables. (Freeze drained liquid for use in soups later.) Pour sauce over vegetables and stir to coat.
Nutrition
| Calories | 53 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 3 g |
| Total Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 3 mg |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
U.S. Department of Agriculture, MyPlate Kitchen (public domain), via the Internet Archive. Source: Creative Vegetable Cookery North Dakota State University Extension Service