Cheddar Basil Cauliflower

Side Dishes

If you grow your own basil or like to keep it on hand, you'll want to save some for a side of flavorful, versatile cauliflower. I love how this dish not only warms you up in winter but also is delicious in summer made with garden-fresh produce.

Average Rating: 4

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 2 servings.

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

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cover and cook over medium heat until cauliflower is tender, 10-12 minutes, stirring once. Transfer to a small serving bowl; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

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