Cheesy Veges

Contrary to popular belief, to lose weight you do not have to eat plain steamed vegetables. As vegetables are so low in energy you can dress them up with tasty sauces so that they not only taste great, but you eat far more of them because they do.

Ingredients

500g cauliflower, cut into small florets
500g broccoli, cut into small florets
1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 pieces 97% fat free bacon
¼ cup flour
2 ½ cups low fat milk
¾ cup reduced fat cheese

Method

1. Lightly steam cauliflower and broccoli. Place in baking dish.
2. In a saucepan add onion, garlic and bacon and cook until onion is soft. Add flour and cook over low heat. Add milk and bring to the boil until mixture is thick. Stir in cheese and then pour over vegetables in dish and bake in hot oven until heated through.