INGREDIENTS
- ▢2 tbsp butter + 1 tsp butter
- ▢1 cup onions, minced
- ▢2 tbsp whole wheat flour
- ▢2 cups milk
- ▢1 16 oz bag organic frozen sweet peas, thawed
- ▢½ cup panko bread crumbs
- ▢½ tsp Emerili’s Original Essence
- ▢2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ▢salt & pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9×9 baking dish with the 1 teaspoon of butter and set aside.
- In a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of the butter.
- Add the onions and season them lightly with salt and pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to make a paste.
- Slowly stir in the milk and whisk to blend the mixture. Bring to a bubbling simmer.
- Cook the flour mixture for 4 to 8 minutes or until the mixture thickens.
- Add in the peas, salt & pepper to taste, stir to blend and pour into the 9×9 dish.
- In a small bowl mix the Emeri’s Essence with the breadcrumbs, then sprinkle them over the peas. Top breadcrumbs with the shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20-25minutes.
- NUTRITION
- Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 319mg | Potassium: 404mg | Sugar: 10g | Calcium: 403mg | Iron: 2mg
