Microwave Cauliflower and Peas in Cream Sauce

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

Makes

6 servings

Ingredients

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

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: Cauliflower Peas Onions Herbs Limes