Steamed Broccoli with Einkorn Cheese Sauce Recipe
Enjoy a favorite family side dish—kids included! Our einkorn cheesy steamed broccoli is totally YUM!
Ingredients
- 2 heads broccoli cut into florets
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose einkorn flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 1/4 tsp dry mustard powder
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Steam broccoli about 4–5 minutes until crisp-tender.
- While the broccoli steams, melt butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Whisk in flour and mustard powder then cook for about 1 minute. Pour in milk, then whisk constantly until the sauce comes to a bubble and has thickened substantially.
- Add cheese in three increments, stirring until each addition is completely melted before adding the next.
- Season to taste with salt.
- Pour this wonderful sauce over freshly steamed broccoli then serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Whether you make this recipe with fresh or frozen broccoli, it’s a home run for the entire family!
Nutrition
Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 445mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g