Ingredients

  • 1 cup skim milk (1%)
  • 1 12 teaspoons cornstarch (arrowroot)
  • 1 12 cups reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 12 cup plain fat-free yogurt (lowfat)
  • 12 teaspoon sea salt
  • 4 cups cooked brown rice (original calls for 8 oz whole wheat pasta)
  • 1 carrot, sliced (2 in original)
  • 1 cup green beans (not in original)
  • 1 12 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 12 cups cauliflower florets
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 8 ounces cooked turkey breast
  • 3 tablespoons slivered almonds

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together milk and cornstarch.
  • Place over medium heat and cook, stirring, until mixture comes to a simmer and thickens.
  • Remove from heat and add cheese, stirring to melt, then whisk in yogurt and salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Cover and set aside.
  • Combine vegetables and steam until tender, either using microwave or stove top.
  • If using pasta, you can just add the veggies to the pasta water a few minutes before the pasta is done.
  • Combine rice or pasta, vegetables, turkey,and cheese sauce.
  • Place in a greased 2 quart casserole dish and sprinkle almonds on top.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until heated through and almonds are toasted.