BROCCOLI AND ONIONS IN CHEESE SAUCE


ingredients

1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen cut broccoli
1/2 c. small frozen whole onions
1/2 c. skim milk
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/8 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 oz. Neufchatel cheese or 2 oz. (1/4 c.) reduced-calorie soft-style cream cheese
1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

preparation

Cook broccoli and onions together in a medium saucepan (use package directions for broccoli). Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the liquid, and set vegetables aside.

In saucepan stir together milk, cornstarch, thyme and pepper. Stir in the reserved liquid. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir Neufchatel cheese (cut in cubes) or soft-style cream cheese into the mixture in the saucepan. Cook and stir until melted; add broccoli and onions. Toss lightly and cook until just heated through. When serving, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serves 4.

Per Serving: 85 Calories, 4 g. Fat, 13 mg. Cholesterol and 119 mg. Sodium.