
Birds Eye Steamfresh Broccoli with Light Cheese Sauce
What You Should Know
Birds Eye Steamfresh Broccoli with Light Cheese Sauce is a frozen steam-bag vegetable side that you find hanging in the frozen vegetables and prepared sides section, alongside other microwaveable steam bags, mixed vegetables, and frozen potato or pasta sides. Packaged in a 10.8 oz steamable bag, the product is positioned as a convenient, family-friendly way to get vegetables on the plate with minimal effort. It fits quick weeknight dinners, back-to-school meal routines, and casual gatherings where ease and speed matter, and also works for meal-prep sessions when cooks want a ready-made side to reheat. Birds Eye carries a long-standing brand identity as a reliable frozen-vegetable company, marketed toward busy parents and value-oriented shoppers who want the reassurance of a recognizable label and a simple vegetable serving without much prep. The front label leans on health halos like no artificial flavors or preservatives and highlights real cheese, but it is not organic or specialty certified; the "light cheese" phrasing suggests a milder, family-friendly sauce rather than an artisanal product. In plain terms, this is a prepared frozen vegetable with added sauce and stabilizers, designed for quick reheating. Sensory notes include vibrant green broccoli florets that become tender-crisp when steamed, coated in a smooth, creamy cheddar-style sauce with a mild tang; the sauce can be slightly thick or starchy from modified food starch and gums. The ritual is simple: tear the bag, microwave to steam, let it stand, then serve as a quick side to mains like grilled chicken or pasta, offering a fast, comforting vegetable option in American grocery culture.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS:, BROCCOLI,, WATER,, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES,, ANNATTO, [COLOR]),, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, GRATED, PARMESAN, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, PART, SKIM, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, CREAM,, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, SALT,, NONFAT, MILK,, XANTHAN, GUM,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, ANNATTO, EXTRACT, (COLOR),, LACTOSE,, WHEY,, AUTOLYZED, YEAST, EXTRACT,, BUTTERMILK, POWDER,, DEHYDRATED, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (CULTURED, PASTEURIZED, MILK,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, COCONUT, OIL..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •COCONUT OIL - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •ANNATTO - Artificial coloring
- •ANNATTO EXTRACT - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
The product contains multiple industrial additives and reformulated components (modified food starch, xanthan gum, natural flavors, autolyzed yeast extract) and is a ready-to-heat packaged meal component, fitting the NOVA ultra-processed category.
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Common Questions about Birds Eye Steamfresh Broccoli with Light Cheese Sauce
Well, that depends on how you define healthy! This dish is low in calories (just 70 per serving) and packs a decent 3 grams of fiber, which is great for digestion. It's not a superfood by any means, but as a quick side dish to balance out a meal, it can definitely fit into a varied diet.
