Microwave Cauliflower and Peas in Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 medium onion Onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp Butter or margarine
• 1 cup Flour all-purpose
• 1/2 cup Milk, skim
• 1 tbsp Pimiento (chopped, optional)
• 1 tbsp Parsley flakes
• 85 g Chicken bouillon
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Ground black pepper
• 2 cup Cauliflower
• 1 cup Peas, fresh or frozen
• 2 cups Water

Instructions

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

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