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Recipe: Broccoli cheddar bake

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Dietitian's tip: Well-cooked broccoli should look bright green and crisp but be tender when pierced with a fork. Because the florets cook faster than the stalks, cut the stalks in half lengthwise to increase their surface area. This ensures more even cooking.

By Mayo Clinic staff
Serves 6

Ingredients

    4 cups chopped fresh broccoli
    1/2 cup finely chopped onion
    2 tablespoons water
    1 1/2 cups egg substitute
    1 cup fat-free milk
    1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray.

In a nonstick skillet, combine the broccoli, onion and water. Saute over medium-high heat until the vegetables are tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Keep adding water to prevent the vegetables from drying out, but use as little water as possible. Drain and set aside when the broccoli is done.

In a bowl, combine the egg substitute, milk and 3/4 cup cheese. Add in the broccoli mixture and pepper. Stir to mix well.

Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Set the baking dish into a large pan filled with about 1 inch of water. Bake uncovered until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with the remaining 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Let stand about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calories168 Sodium266 mg
Total fat9 g Total carbohydrate8 g
Saturated fat4 g Dietary fiber2 g
Monounsaturated fat2 g Protein15 g
Cholesterol21 mg   
Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings Diabetes Meal Plan Exchanges Dash Eating Plan Servings

 

NU00474 Aug. 24, 2007

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