Broccoli Bake

Recipe Categories : | Broccoli | Appetizers | Casseroles | Pinenuts | MAIN INDEX |

Serves : 6

Ingredients :

• 2 onions, ringed
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp oil
• 3 tbsp wholemeal flour
• 2 cups skim milk
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 tbsp caraway seeds
• ¼ cup toasted wheatgerm
• 1 cup wholemeal breadcrumbs
• 1 cup grated cheese
• 3 cups broccoli or cauliflower, lightly cooked
• ¼ cup chopped parsley
• 1 green capsicum, chopped
• 1 red capsicum
• 1 cup grated carrot
• 1 cup nuts ( pinenuts, cashews or blanched almonds)

Preparation and Cooking Instructions :

1. Sauté onion rings in a little.
2. Use the butter/oil to make sauce by blending in the wholemeal flour. Cook for a few minutes then add milk and stir until thickened.
3. Add cottage cheese, caraway seeds and wheatgerm and cook until well blended.
4. Combine vegetables and nuts in a large casserole dish. Add sauce.
5. Top with bread crumbs and cheese and cook in a moderate oven until heated thoroughly - about 30 minutes.
6. Serve with garlic bread.