Wheat-less Wednesday – Broccoli with Cheese Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 Tbsp butter or coconut oil
• 1 cup unsweetened almond or coconut milk
• 2 Tbsp coconut flour
• 8 cups broccoli chopped into bite size pieces.

Instructions:

1. Bring 3/4” to 1” of water to a boil in a saucepan with a steamer. (If you don’t have a steamer, place broccoli directly in 1” boiling water.)
2. Add broccoli to steamer and cover; reduce heat to medium and cook 5-6 minutes or until pierce-able with a fork.
3. While broccoli is steaming, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
4. Add flour and cook, stirring frequently for 1-2 minutes
5. Add coconut or almond milk; bring to a simmer stirring frequently.
6. Simmer uncovered for 1 minute.
7. Remove from heat, stir in cheese until melted.
8. Drain broccoli, pour cheese sauce over the top, and serve!

*This recipe has been tried and tested by the staff of CCNHC