Vegetables In A Creamy Guilt Free Sauce Recipes

CREAMY VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400˚F.
• Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
• Boil a large pot of water over high heat.
• Add all vegetables to the boiling water and bring water back to a boil; cover, lower heat to a steady simmer, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until veggies are fork-tender.
• In the meantime, melt butter in a 10-inch skillet; add garlic and cook for 20 seconds.
• Whisk in cornstarch until blended; cook for 1 minute.
• Add heavy cream; bring to a boil, whisking frequently. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until thickened.
• Remove from heat; stir in italian seasoning, salt, pepper, chili powder, ground nutmeg, and cheese; whisk until cheese is melted.
• Spread ½-cup of the cheese sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
• Drain the vegetables, then transfer to the baking dish; season with salt and pepper and stir.
• Add remaining cheese sauce; stir to coat all the vegetables.
• Sprinkle top with pork rinds panko crumbs.
• Bake for 20 to 23 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
• Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes. Taste for salt and pepper, and adjust accordingly.
• Serve.

VEGETABLE CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Stir in soup and milk in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat to blend. Bring to a simmer, and then gradually whisk in cheese; stir until melted. Stir in chives and garlic. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve over broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower, potatoes, or vegetables of your choice.

ROASTED AND READY VEGETABLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a shallow baking pan with foil.
• Arrange cauliflower, broccoli, onion, and garlic in a single layer on the prepared pan. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat.
• Roast in the preheated oven until tender and lightly browned, about 25 minutes.
• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Add broth, roasted vegetables, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 10 minutes, adding spinach during the last 4 minutes to wilt. Cool slightly; puree in a blender or with an immersion blender. Serve hot. Or chill, covered, up to 3 days, and reheat for another use.