Cauliflower Dijon

 

 

INGREDIENTS:

2 medium heads cauliflower
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Freshly ground pepper to taste

 

TO PREPARE:

 

·        Cut the cauliflower into florets. Steam in a saucepan for 12 minutes or until tender-crisp.

·        Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in the flour. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the chicken broth and half-and-half. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; reduce heat. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.

·        Whisk in the mustard, lemon juice and pepper. Spoon over the warm cauliflower in a serving bowl.

·        Note: The sauce can be prepared in advance and reheated over low heat.

 

SERVES 8