This Cauliflower Broccoli Bake is a lighter take on everyone's beloved garlicky, cheesy classic! It packs all the flavor without the extra calories.
Servings : 4servings
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 30 minutesmins
Resting Time 5 minutesmins
Total Time 45 minutesmins
Ingredients
1poundbroccoli florets
1poundcauliflower florets
3tablespoonsgarlic flavored olive oil,divided, you can also use regular olive oil
1largeyellow onion,thinly sliced
2clovesgarlic,minced
salt and fresh ground black pepper,to taste
FOR THE CHEESE SAUCE
1cupreduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese,divided
1tablespooncornstarch
1can (12 ounces)fat free evaporated milk
½teaspoondijon mustard
¼ to ½teaspoonsmoked paprika,or to taste
¼cuplow fat part skim shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400˚F. Drizzle a little olive oil on the bottom of a square baking dish; spread it around and set aside.
In a large skillet, bring 1/2 inch of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cauliflower; cover and cook over high heat until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain the vegetables in a colander and set aside.
Wipe out the skillet, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, and heat over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and continue to stir and cook for 1 minute. Add broccoli and cauliflower to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper and continue to cook for about 2 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Remove from heat and transfer the vegetables to the baking dish; set aside.
Wipe the skillet and add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, cornstarch, evaporated milk, mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a whisk, until melted and thickened, about 2 minutes.
Pour the cheese sauce over the broccoli and cauliflower; stir to combine. Sprinkle the remaining cheeses over the top.
Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly.
Remove from oven and let stand 5 to 8 minutes, then serve.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.