Love those Veggies

Broccoli

Quick Steamed Broccoli

•  Heat 1 inch water with 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil,
• add bite-size florets, cover and cook for 4 minutes,
• drain and toss with melted butter or enjoy plain.

Blanching

• This refers to cooking something in boiling water until it is less than perfectly cooked.
• Blanching and shocking (cooling in cold water) helps green vegetables retain their bright green color.

Your blanched broccoli can then be used to make a yummy Cheesy Broccoli (Broccoli Au Gratin)!

Here's how to make that bechamel (white) sauce for your Cheesy Broccoli.

Cauliflower

Roast Cauliflower to bring out its sweetness.

• Toss bite-size florets with olive oil,
• lay in an even layer on a baking dish,
• sprinkle with salt,
• roast at 375 F until soft and golden (25 minutes).

You can also steam your cauliflower and use it to make delicious Garlic Mashed Cauliflower, a low-carb alternative to mashed potatoes!