Recipe: Microwave Cauliflower and Peas in Cream Sauce

MICROWAVE CAULIFLOWER AND PEAS IN CREAM SAUCE

2 cups fresh cauliflower OR 1 (10-ounce) package frozen cauliflower*
1 cup fresh or frozen peas*
2 tablespoons water
FOR THE SAUCE:
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoon butter or margarine
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup skim milk
1 tablespoon chopped pimiento (optional)
1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

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.

TO MAKE THE SAUCE:
Place onion and butter or margarine in 2-cup measure. Microwave at High 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, or until onion is tender.

Stir in flour. Microwave a few seconds until flower mixture starts to bubble.

Add remaining ingredients. Microwave at High 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until thickened, stirring every minute.

TO SERVE:
Drain vegetables. (Freeze drained liquid for use in soups later.) Pour sauce over vegetables and stir to coat.

*Use other combinations of vegetables, such as green beans and cauliflower; broccoli and carrots; or peas and carrots.

COOKING OPTIONS:
Vegetables may be boiled or steamed and sauce prepared on top of a range if a microwave is not available.

Makes 6 Servings
Source: North Dakota State University