Onion and Mushroom Gravy
Recipe from Diabetic Living

The combination of dried and fresh mushrooms gives this fat-free gravy a captivating nutty flavor that blends well with chicken or turkey.


Onion and Mushroom Gravy

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Servings: Makes about 2 1/4 cups (10 servings).
Total Time: 25 mins
Related Categories: Christmas Side Dishes, Diabetic, Gravy, Heart Healthy, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Mushroom Gravy, Onion Gravy, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Side Dishes
 
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Ingredients
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    Nonstick cooking spray
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  • 4  ounces
    shallots, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
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  • 1-1/2  cups
    sliced fresh exotic mushrooms (such as oyster, shiitake, and/or crimini) or sliced fresh button mushrooms
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  • 1  14-ounce can
    reduced-sodium chicken broth
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  • 1/4  cup
    all-purpose flour
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  • 2  tablespoons
    balsamic vinegar
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  • 1  teaspoon
    snipped fresh oregano or marjoram or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano or marjoram, crushed
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  •   Dash
    ground black pepper
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Directions
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Lightly coat an unheated medium saucepan with nonstick cooking spray. Add shallots; cook and stir over medium heat about 6 minutes or until shallots are tender and golden brown. Add mushrooms; cook for 4 minutes more. Stir together 1/2 cup of the broth and the flour; add to saucepan. Add remaining broth, the balsamic vinegar, and dried herb, if using. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir for 1 minute more. Stir in fresh herb, if using. Season with pepper. Serve with turkey. Makes about 2 1/4 cups (10 servings).
Nutrition information
Calories 40, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 103 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Total Sugar 1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Other Carbohydrate .5. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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