Low Fat Cheesy Vegetable Medley

Treat your taste buds to a guilt-free indulgence with this Low Fat Cheesy Vegetable Medley, a vibrant and nutritious dish that’s as comforting as it is healthy. Bursting with tender broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, carrots, and red bell peppers, this recipe combines vibrant, fresh vegetables with a creamy, low-fat cheddar cheese sauce infused with a hint of Dijon mustard and garlic powder for a flavorful twist. Perfect as a wholesome side dish or a light main course, it’s ready in just 40 minutes and packed with vitamins while staying low in fat. Garnished with fresh parsley for an added touch of freshness, this cheesy vegetable medley is an easy and satisfying way to elevate your weeknight dinners.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 cups cauliflower florets
• 2 medium, sliced carrots
• 1 medium, sliced zucchini
• 1 medium, chopped red bell pepper
• 1.5 cups low-fat milk
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the vegetables. Wash the broccoli and cauliflower florets, and chop them into bite-sized pieces. Peel and slice the carrots to about 1/4 inch thick. Slice the zucchini and chop the red bell pepper.

Step 2

Fill a large pot with water and bring it to boil. Once boiling, add the broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots. Cook for about 5 minutes until they start to soften, then add the zucchini and red bell pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes before draining the vegetables. Set them aside.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, whisk together the low-fat milk and cornstarch. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture starts to thicken, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Lower the heat and add the shredded low-fat cheddar cheese, stirring continuously until the cheese is fully melted into a smooth sauce.

Step 5

Add the Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the cheese sauce and mix well.

Step 6

Combine the steamed vegetables and cheese sauce by gently folding them together in a large bowl until all the vegetables are well-coated.

Step 7

Transfer the cheesy vegetable medley to a serving dish, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1355.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	852.6

Total Fat 21.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 68.8mg	0%
Sodium 5274.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 91.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.2g	0%
Total Sugars 46.9g
Protein 83.7g	0%

Vitamin D 151.2IU	0%
Calcium 1481.3mg	0%
Iron 5.5mg	0%
Potassium 1954.9mg	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: 21.3%

Protein: 37.6%

Carbs: 41.1%