Sunday, January 15, 2012

Low Fat Alfredo Sauce

Low Fat Alfredo Sauce

About 8 oz cauliflower Florets
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1-2 tsp minced jarred garlic (depending on preference of taste)
1/2 cup low fat evaporated milk
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
pepper to taste
1/4 cup water or skim milk
1 tbsp low fat butter, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Light
1 1/2 tsp lemon zest
Optional - sliced fresh washed mushrooms

Bring the broth to a boil over medium high heat and add cauliflower and cook until very soft, about 25-30 minutes

Puree cauliflower and broth in a blender or food processor

In a sprayed skillet cook garlic for about 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently, add mushrooms if using mushrooms, add cauliflower puree, evaporated milk, bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 mintues, add pepper to taste and cheese, butter and lemon zest, stir frequently and cook until heated through

If it begins to get too thick add a little skim milk or a little more low fat evaporated milk

Serve immediatly over whole wheat Fettucine or over cooked chicken breast

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