Cheddar Basil Cauliflower Recipe

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Fresh basil adds a unique flavor burst to this traditional side dish. Perfect for chillier days, the comforting recipe was shared by David Harper of Clackamas, Oregon.

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Cheddar Basil Cauliflower Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

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Ingredients

2-1/2 cups small fresh cauliflowerets
1 tablespoon white wine or water
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Cover and cook over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until cauliflower is tender, stirring once. Transfer to a small serving bowl; sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 128 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 20 mg cholesterol, 446 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 6 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 fat-free milk.

Originally published as Cheddar Basil Cauliflower in Cooking for 2 Fall 2007, p56