Broccoli, cauliflower and ham bake
8
Points®
Total time: 55 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 40 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
This is a great way to add vegetables into your meal. Served with a rocket salad and sourdough this is a fast, family favourite dish.
Ingredients
Broccoli
400 g
Cauliflower
400 g
Olive oil
1 tbs
Leek
1 whole, thinly sliced
Deli-sliced leg ham
200 g, (double smoked) cut into batons
Garlic
2 clove(s), crushed
Plain flour
2 tbs
Skim milk
2 cup(s), (500ml)
Extra light cheddar cheese
½ cup(s), grated, (60g)
Dried breadcrumbs
½ cup(s), (35g)
Oil spray
1 x 3 second spray(s)
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 200°C or 180°C fan-forced. Lightly spray a 1.5L (6-cup) capacity ovenproof dish with oil. Boil, steam or microwave broccoli and cauliflower until just tender. Drain.
2
Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add leek and ham and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until leek has softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
3
Gradually add milk, stirring until smooth after each addition. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring constantly, for 1 minute or until sauce has thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cheese, broccoli and cauliflower. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
4
Spoon cauliflower mixture into prepared dish. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and lightly spray with oil. Bake for 30 minutes or until light golden. Serve.
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