ITALIAN BROCCOLI BAKE

Italian Broccoli Bake image

There are several diabetics in my family, and I've enjoyed adapting dishes to meet their needs. This flavorful Italian recipe is such a dish.-Carol Wilson, Chelsea, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups fat-free cottage cheese
2 large egg whites
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 large bunch broccoli, sliced lengthwise into spears
1 cup reduced-sodium meatless spaghetti sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a blender or food processor, place cottage cheese, egg whites, Parmesan cheese, flour and Italian seasoning; cover and process until smooth. Set aside. , Place broccoli and a small amount of water in a skillet; cover and cook for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Place half of the broccoli in a single layer in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with cottage cheese mixture and remaining broccoli. Pour spaghetti sauce over broccoli. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges