Cauliflower with Gruyere Sauce
Plain steamed or microwaved cauliflower turns into something extraordinary when you cover it with this rich-tasting twist on a classic cheese sauce.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4 servings, 1 1/2 cups each
Ingredients
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8 cups bite-size cauliflower florets, (about 1 head)
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4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
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1 cup 1% milk, divided
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1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese, (2 ounces)
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1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives, or chopped fresh parsley
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1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, (1 small clove)
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1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Directions
1.
Place cauliflower florets in a steamer basket over boiling water, cover and steam until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. (Alternatively, place florets in a microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup water, cover and microwave on High for 2 to 4 minutes.)
2.
Meanwhile, whisk flour with 2 tablespoons milk until smooth. Heat the remaining milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming. Add the flour mixture; cook, whisking, until the sauce bubbles and thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in Gruyere, chives (or parsley), garlic, salt and pepper. Spoon over the cauliflower and serve.
Nutrition information
Calories 136, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 247 mg, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 10 g, Potassium 386 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin C 145%, Calcium 24%. Exchanges: Vegetable 2,High-Fat Meat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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