Low Fat Broccoli with Cheese
Elevate your side dishes with this delectable Low Fat Broccoli with Cheese recipe, a lighter twist on the classic comfort food favorite. Featuring tender steamed broccoli florets smothered in a velvety, low-fat cheddar cheese sauce made with skim milk and seasoned to perfection, this dish is both nutritious and satisfying. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an easy and guilt-free accompaniment to any meal. Perfect for health-conscious eaters, this recipe delivers flavor without excess fat, making it a go-to choice for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts. Indulge in this creamy, cheesy delight while keeping things light and wholesome!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup skim milk
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
Begin by washing the broccoli florets under running water to ensure they are clean. Drain them well.
Prepare a steamer basket in a large pot and bring about 1 inch of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the broccoli florets to the steamer basket.
Cover and steam the broccoli for about 5-7 minutes or until they are tender but still bright green.
While the broccoli is steaming, prepare the low-fat cheese sauce. In a small saucepan, whisk together the skim milk and cornstarch until smooth and combined.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and continue whisking until the mixture starts to thicken slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and slowly add the shredded low-fat cheddar cheese to the milk mixture, stirring continuously until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Season the cheese sauce with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Once the broccoli is steamed, transfer it to a serving platter.
Pour the cheese sauce over the steamed broccoli, ensuring all florets are well coated.
Serve immediately while warm as a delicious low-fat side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
486 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.0 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 38 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 2617 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.7 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g | ||
| Protein | 61.2 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 1108 mg | 85% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1670 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
