Enjoy a lighter cauliflower and cheese by using nonfat milk and reduced-fat cheese. Add spinach for an extra nutritional boost.
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 medium head cauliflower cut into florets
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup nonfat milk
- 1 tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 cup nonfat milk
- 1/2 cup sharp reduced-fat cheese
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Steam or simmer cauliflower florets on stove top for 4-5 minutes until just tender, adding spinach for final minute. Place cauliflower and spinach in 1 1/2 quart to 2 quart baking dish.
Heat milk on medium heat in a small saucepan until bubbles appear around the edge. Add cornstarch mixture and stir until thickened. Add cheese and stir until melted.
Pour cheese sauce over cauliflower. Bake for 20 minutes.
Serves 4
Per Serving: Calories 153, Calories from Fat 42, Total Fat 4.8g (sat 2.9g), Cholesterol 16mg, Sodium 281mg, Carbohydrate 15.9g, Fiber 4.9g, Protein 11.9g
