Microwave Cauliflower and Peas in Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 cups cauliflower
• 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons butter — or margarine
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup fat-free (skim) milk
• pimiento — 1 tablespoon, chopped, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash ground black pepper

Method

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Combine cauliflower, peas, and water in a 1-quart casserole.
3. Cover.
4. Microwave at High 6 to 8 minutes, or until fork-tender, stirring after half the time.
5. Let stand, covered.
6. Place onion and butter or margarine in 2-cup measure.
7. Microwave at High 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, or until onion is tender.
8. Stir in flour.
9. Microwave a few seconds until flour mixture starts to bubble.
10. Add remaining ingredients.
11. Microwave at High 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until thickened, stirring every minute.
12. Drain vegetables.
13. (Freeze drained liquid for use in soups later.) Pour sauce over vegetables and stir to coat.