Vegetables in Cream Sauce
Choose vegetables that are dark green, red, or orange more often and try to eat more dry beans and peas.
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 Tablespoons margarine
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups vegetables, fresh, canned or frozen, cooked (see note below)
Directions:
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- In a large saucepan, melt margarine. Stir in flour.
- Slowly add milk, stirring until smooth.
- Cook and stir over low heat until mixture is thickened.
- Stir in salt, pepper, and vegetables.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Notes:
For cheese sauce, stir in 3/4 cup shredded cheese after step 3.
If using fresh vegetables, be sure to scrub them with clean vegetable brush under running water.
Nutrition analysis done using frozen, cooked, mixed vegetables.
Nutrition Information:
Nutrition Software Used: ESHA Food Processor
