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Creamy Floret Bake

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Serves: 12

1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets (4 cups)
1 medium bunch broccoli, cut into florets (4 cups)
1/4 c. stick margarine
1/4 c flour
2 c. fat-free milk
2 T. grated orange peel
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1/4 c. reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese

In a saucepan, bring 1-in. of water to a boil; add cauliflower. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until crisp-tender. In another saucepan, bring 1-in. of water to a boil; add broccoli. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain vegetables and rinse with cold water.

Melt margarine in a saucepan. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in orange peel, nutmeg and pepper.

Arrange cauliflower and broccoli in alternate rows in a 3-qt…. or….13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Top with cream sauce and cheese. Bake uncovered at 325º for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

One 3/4-cup serving equals: 80 calories…4 gm fat (1 gm saturated)…9 mg cholesterol…191 mg sodium…8 gm carbohydrate…2 gm fiber…4 gm protein ++++ Exchanges: 1-1/2 vegetable…1/2 fat ++++ WWP: 2