Ingredients

  • 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh broccoli florets
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh cauliflower florets
  • 1 cup fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 small garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup fat-free milk
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
  • Cooking spray

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Steam broccoli and cauliflower, covered, 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well; set aside.
  • Combine breadcrumbs and next 5 ingredients; stir well, and set aside.
  • Place flour in a small saucepan. Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until blended. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook 1 minute or until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add cheese, stirring until cheese melts.
  • Combine vegetables and cheese sauce, stirring well to coat. Spoon mixture into a 1-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until breadcrumbs are lightly browned. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.