Veggies with Cream Sauce
- SERVES
- 6
- COOK TIME
- 10 Min
If you have diabetes or know anyone who is watching their diet, you know that recipes that are cream-based may seem off limits. Well, we are delighted to share our Veggies with Cream Sauce recipe that we've lightened up so you can enjoy all the richness a cream sauce offers.
What You'll Need
- 1 bag (16-ounce) frozen vegetable blend (such as broccoli, cauliflower, carrots)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cup fat-free milk
- Dash ground nutmeg
What to Do
- Cook vegetables according to package instructions. Drain and keep warm.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook about 2 minutes. Add milk and nutmeg. Cook until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
- Spoon sauce over vegetables and serve.
Notes
TIP: Add 1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded Swiss cheese to thickened sauce, if desired.
Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 69
- Calories from Fat 18
- Total Fat 2.0g 3 %
- Saturated Fat 1.3g 6 %
- Trans Fat 0.1g 0 %
- Protein 2.7g 5 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 6.1mg 2 %
- Sodium 73mg 3 %
- Total Carbohydrates 8.7g 3 %
- Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7 %
- Sugars 5.2g 0 %
