Recipe
French Crunchy Cauliflower and Broccoli Recipe
Posted by : unknown
Preparation time : 20 Min
Cooking time : 20 Min
Level of difficulty : Low
Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 small cauliflower, broken into florets
- 225g (8oz) broccoli florets
- Sauce
- 25g (1oz) Light spread
- 115g (4oz) mushrooms, sliced
- 25g (1oz) flour
- 300ml (1/2 pint) semi-skimmed milk drink
- 2 teaspoons mustard
- 115g (4oz) medium fat cheese, eg Edam, grated
- Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons wholewheat breadcrumbs
- tomato and parsley to garnish
Preparation
1. Cook the cauliflower and broccoli in boiling water for about 8 minutes until almost tender. Drain and spoon into an ovenproof dish and keep warm.
2. Stir the flour into the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring. Remove from the heat and gradually stir in the semi-skimmed milk drink. Return to the heat and bring to the boil, stirring continuously, until the sauce is smooth and thickened. Add the drained mushrooms and mustard and heat through.
3. Remove from the heat, stir in 85g (3oz) grated cheese until melted and season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour the sauce over the cooked vegetables.
4. Mix together the remaining 25g (1oz) grated cheese with the breadcrumbs and sprinkle over the sauce. Place under a preheated hot grill until the cheese has melted and the topping is golden brown. Serve garnished with tomato wedges and parsley.
