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Lightened Up Broccoli Cheese Casserole|Craving Something Healthy
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5 from 2 votes

Lightened Up Broccoli Cheese and Farro Casserole

A healthier version of broccoli cheddar rice casserole
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 side dish servings
Calories: 138kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked farro from about ¾ cup uncooked.
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium leek light green part cut into thin slices
  • 1 medium carrot chopped
  • 1 cup chopped crimini mushrooms about 3-4
  • 1 large garlic clove minced
  • 1 ½ cups broccoli florets 1-inch pieces
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 ½ cups low fat milk
  • ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • 4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Prepare farro according to package directions. Drain any excess water that has not absorbed. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Heat butter and oil in a sauté pan on medium high heat. Add leeks, carrot and mushrooms and sauté about 5 minutes, until leeks start to turn golden. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
  • Add flour and stir to combine with vegetables. Cook for 1 minute. Add broth and milk, and bring mixture to a boil to thicken. Add pinch of nutmeg.
  • Add broccoli and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 2 minutes or until broccoli just starts to soften.
  • Add farro and stir to combine. Add cheese and stir to combine.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste
  • Pour entire pan into a casserole dish, or if your pan is oven safe, place it in the oven.
  • Cook for about 20 minutes, or until casserole is golden and bubbly and heated through.

Notes

If desired, you can substitute wheat berries for this recipe.
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Nutrition

Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1414IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 1mg