Broccoli With Caraway-Cheese Sauce
- 2 pounds fresh broccoli (about 8 cups)
- 2 teaspoons margarine or butter
- 3/4 cup fat-free milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1 (2-ounce) jar diced pimiento, drained
- Remove and discard broccoli leaves; cut off and discard tough ends of stalks. Wash broccoli; cut into spears. Arrange spears in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam 8 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Drain and place on a serving platter; set aside, and keep warm.
- Melt margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Add milk and next 3 ingredients; cook, stirring constantly with a whisk, until smooth. Add cheese and caraway seeds; cook, stirring constantly, until cheese melts and mixture is thickened and bubbly.
- Pour sauce over broccoli. Sprinkle with pimiento, and serve immediately.
- carbo rating: 4
fresh broccoli, margarine, milk, flour, salt, pepper, gruyuere, caraway seeds, pimiento
Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/broccoli-with-caraway-cheese-sauce (may not work)