Cauliflower and Broccoli Au Gratin

2 cups cauliflower
2 cups broccoli
1 small yellow onion, sliced in rings
3 tsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1 1/2 cups nonfat milk
2 tbs arrowroot powder
1/2 cup shredded 2% cheddar
1/2 cup chunked swiss cheese
1 tbs dry mustard
pepper and salt to taste
2 tbs whole wheat bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Fill a medium saucepan with water, about 1 inch high. Bring to a boil. Place cauliflower and broccoli in a steamer basket and set in saucepan. Reduce to medium heat and cover with a lid for 5 minutes, unitl cauliflower and broccoli are tender. Remove from burner and set aside to cool.

In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, saute onion in 2 tsp oil for 1 to 2 minutes, until translucent. Add carrot and milk and heat for 3 minutes, constantly stirring. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbs cold water and arrowroot powder. Add mixture to saucepan with milk mixture and stir for 1 minute. Stir in cheeses and mix until melted. Season with mustard pepper, and salt if desired.

In a small skillet over medium-high heat, brown bread crumbs in remaining 1 tsp oil for three minutes.

In an 8x8 glass dish, add cauliflower and broccoli in an evenly distributed layer. Pour cheese-carrot mixture over top, then sprinkle with breadcrumbs and bake for 2 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before sering.

Serving Size: makes 4 (1 1/2 cup servings)

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RANDINICHOLE.