Swiss-Sauced Broccoli
Yield
2 servingsPrep
20 minCook
10 minReady
30 minTrans-fat Free, Low Carb
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | ounces |
broccoli florets
fresh |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
water
|
|
| ⅛ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
butter
or margarine |
|
| 1 ½ | teaspoons |
unbleached all-purpose flour
|
|
| 1 | dash |
salt
|
*
|
| 1 | dash |
white pepper
|
*
|
| ⅓ | cup |
milk
|
|
| ¼ | cup |
swiss cheese
shredded |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173.4 | ml/g |
broccoli florets
fresh |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
water
|
|
| 0.6 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
butter
or margarine |
|
| 7.5 | ml |
unbleached all-purpose flour
|
|
| 1 | dash |
salt
|
*
|
| 1 | dash |
white pepper
|
*
|
| 79 | ml |
milk
|
|
| 59 | ml |
swiss cheese
shredded |
|
Directions
Wash broccoli; remove outer leaves and tough part of stalks.
Cut broccoli stalks lengthwise into uniform spears, following the branching lines.
In a 1-quart casserole combine broccoli, water and ⅛ teaspoon salt.
Micro-cook, covered, on 100% power for 5 to 6 minutes or just until tender.
Let stand, covered, while preparing sauce.
For sauce, in a 1-cup measure micro-cook butter or margarine, uncovered, on 100% power for 30 to 45 seconds or until melted.
Stir in flour, dash salt, and pepper. Stir in milk.
Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power for 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring every 30 seconds.
Stir in shredded Swiss cheese til melted.
Drain Broccoli.
Serve sauce a top broccoli.
