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Microwave Cauliflower and Peas in Cream Sauce

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

  • 6 Servings
  • Less than $3.00

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup onion
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • pimiento
  • 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash ground black pepper
  • 2 cups cauliflower
  • 1 cup peas
  • 2 tablespoons water

Steps

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.

Ingredients

Serving Size: 1/2 cup (95g)

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories53
Total Fat1 g
Saturated Fat1 g
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g
Linoleic Acid0 g
α-Linolenic Acid0 g
Omega 3 - EPA0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA0 mg
Cholesterol3 mg
Carbohydrates8 g
Dietary Fiber2 g
Total Sugars3 g
Added Sugars included0 g
Protein3 g
Minerals
Calcium42 mg
Potassium174 mg
Sodium120 mg
Copper49 mcg
Iron1 mg
Magnesium14 mg
Phosphorus60 mg
Selenium2 mcg
Zinc0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A49 mcg RAE
Vitamin B60.1 mg
Vitamin B120.1 mg
Vitamin C19 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E0 mg
Vitamin K12 mcg
Folate41 mcg DFE
Thiamin0.1 mg
Riboflavin0.1 mg
Niacin1 mg
Choline26 mg

Source:

  • Creative Vegetable Cookery
  • North Dakota State University Extension Service