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Microwave Cauliflower and Peas in Cream Sauce

Microwave Cauliflower and Peas in Cream Sauce

40 Ratings
40 Ratings
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Microwave Cauliflower and Peas in Cream Sauce in a bowl
Makes: 6 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Prepare cauliflower, peas, and onion in a flavorful cream sauce without even turning on your stove.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup onion (chopped)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons butter (or margarine)
  • 1 tablespoon flour (all-purpose)
  • 1/2 cup milk (skim)
  • pimiento (1 tablespoon, chopped, optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash ground black pepper
  • 2 cups cauliflower
  • 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons water

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Combine cauliflower, peas, and water in a 1-quart casserole. Cover. Microwave at High 6 to 8 minutes, or until fork-tender, stirring after half the time. Let stand, covered.
  3. Place onion and butter or margarine in 2-cup measure. Microwave at High 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, or until onion is tender.
  4. Stir in flour. Microwave a few seconds until flour mixture starts to bubble.
  5. Add remaining ingredients. Microwave at High 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until thickened, stirring every minute.
  6. Drain vegetables. (Freeze drained liquid for use in soups later.) Pour sauce over vegetables and stir to coat.

Notes

Options: Vegetables may be boiled or steamed and sauce prepared on top of a range if a microwave is not available.

Variations: Use other combinations of vegetables, such as green beans and cauliflower; broccoli and carrots; or peas and carrots.

Add lime as a garnish if desired.

Learn more about:

Source:

Creative Vegetable Cookery
North Dakota State University Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/2 cup (95g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 53
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 3 mg
Sodium 120 mg
Carbohydrates 8 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 42 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 174 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 53
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 3 mg
Carbohydrates 8 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Minerals
Calcium 42 mg
Potassium 174 mg
Sodium 120 mg
Copper 49 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 14 mg
Phosphorus 60 mg
Selenium 2 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 49 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mg
Vitamin C 19 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 12 mcg
Folate 41 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 26 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/2 cups

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