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                      Cauliflower Casserole Deluxe

Recipe By     : modified from Fresh Ideas for Vegetable Cooking (Massie)
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Casseroles                       Low fat
               Vegetables                       Cheese/eggs

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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 12      Ounces        cauliflower florets -- about 3 1/2 cups
  2      Medium        tomatoes -- sliced
  1      8 Ounces Can  water chestnuts -- sliced
  2                    green onions -- with tops, chopped
    1/4  Cup           chopped celery
    1/4  Cup           chopped red bell pepper
  1      Teaspoon      basil
    1/2  Teaspoon      seasoned salt
    1/4  Teaspoon      black pepper
    1/8  Teaspoon      cayenne pepper
  2      Tablespoons   flour
  1      Cup           skim milk
  4      Ounces        reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese -- shredded
    1/4  Cup           seasoned bread crumbs
                       minced fresh parsley -- (optional)

    Steam fresh cauliflower florets about 5-7 min or frozen florets
according to package instructions just until crisp tender; drain.
    Coat a saucepan with cooking spray.  Saute green onions, celery, and
bell peppers until limp.  Add seasonings.  Blend in flour and cook 1 min.
Gradually add milk, stirring constantly.  Simmer until mixture thickens.
Remove from heat.  Add cheese and stir until melted.
    In a 2-quart baking dish, layer half the cauliflower, sliced tomatoes
and water chestnuts.  Pour over half the sauce.  Repeat layers ending with
sauce.  Sprinkle with bread crumbs and parsley.  Bake at 350  F for 25-30
min until bubbly and top is a light golden brown.

per serving:  157 Kcal  4.0g Fat (2.2g sat fat) 22% CFF  517mg Na  4.4g
fiber (11.2g PRO/4.0g FAT/22.2g CHO)





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NOTES : Rosemary Winters ([email protected]).


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