Low Fat Cheesy Broccoli
Indulge in the creamy, comforting goodness of *Low Fat Cheesy Broccoli*, a guilt-free twist on a beloved side dish. This recipe combines tender-crisp steamed broccoli with a velvety homemade cheese sauce made from low-fat milk and sharp cheddar, infused with the savory flavors of garlic and onion powder. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's a quick and nutritious addition to your dinner table. Perfect as a healthy side for a family meal or a satisfying snack, this recipe delivers all the cheesy richness you crave with fewer calories. Plus, it’s a delicious way to get kids and adults alike to eat more vegetables!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Broccoli florets
- 1 cup Low-fat milk
- 1 cup Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Wash and trim the broccoli, cutting it into 1 to 2-inch florets.
In a large pot, bring 1 cup of water to a boil.
Add the broccoli florets and cover the pot with a lid. Steam the broccoli for about 5-6 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
In a separate saucepan, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together the low-fat milk with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch until smooth.
Pour the milk mixture into the saucepan and stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Continuously stir the mixture over medium heat until it thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and gradually add the shredded low-fat cheddar cheese, stirring constantly until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
Remove the sauce from heat and drizzle it over the cooked broccoli.
Toss the broccoli gently to coat with the cheese sauce.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious, low-fat cheesy broccoli!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
694 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.0 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 59 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 3016 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.3 g | ||
| Protein | 77.3 g | 155% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 1296 mg | 100% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 152 mg | 3% | |
*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.
