Low Fat Broccoli with Cheese

Indulge in a guilt-free comfort food classic with this "Low Fat Broccoli with Cheese" recipe, a perfect balance of wholesome nutrition and creamy indulgence. Tender, vibrant steamed broccoli florets are paired with a silky, low-fat cheddar cheese sauce made from skim milk and a hint of cornstarch for thickness—ensuring rich flavor without the extra calories. Seasoned to perfection with garlic powder, onion powder, and a touch of salt and pepper, this dish is a quick and easy 25-minute side that’s as satisfying as it is healthy. Whether you're looking for a veggie-packed accompaniment to your meal or a light yet flavorful snack, this low-fat crowd-pleaser will become a go-to in your weeknight rotation!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon onion powder

Directions

Step 1

Begin by washing the broccoli florets under running water to ensure they are clean. Drain them well.

Step 2

Prepare a steamer basket in a large pot and bring about 1 inch of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the broccoli florets to the steamer basket.

Step 3

Cover and steam the broccoli for about 5-7 minutes or until they are tender but still bright green.

Step 4

While the broccoli is steaming, prepare the low-fat cheese sauce. In a small saucepan, whisk together the skim milk and cornstarch until smooth and combined.

Step 5

Place the saucepan over medium heat and continue whisking until the mixture starts to thicken slightly, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and slowly add the shredded low-fat cheddar cheese to the milk mixture, stirring continuously until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.

Step 7

Season the cheese sauce with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Adjust seasonings to taste.

Step 8

Once the broccoli is steamed, transfer it to a serving platter.

Step 9

Pour the cheese sauce over the steamed broccoli, ensuring all florets are well coated.

Step 10

Serve immediately while warm as a delicious low-fat side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(706.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	486.4

Total Fat 9.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 37.7mg	0%
Sodium 2616.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 47.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.0g	0%
Total Sugars 18.3g
Protein 61.2g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 1107.8mg	0%
Iron 3.7mg	0%
Potassium 1670.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 15.7%

Protein: 47.4%

Carbs: 36.9%