Name: Onion & Mushroom Gravy
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 4 ounces shallots, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 1 cup); 1 ½ cups sliced fresh exotic mushrooms (such as oyster, shiitake, and/or crimini) or sliced fresh button mushrooms; 1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano or marjoram or 1/4 teaspoon dried, crushed; Pinch of ground pepper

Onion & Mushroom Gravy

A combination of exotic mushrooms gives this fat-free gravy a captivating nutty flavor that blends well with both chicken and turkey.

active:

25 mins

total:

25 mins

Servings:

Ingredients

4 ounces shallots, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 ½ cups sliced fresh exotic mushrooms (such as oyster, shiitake, and/or crimini) or sliced fresh button mushrooms
1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano or marjoram or 1/4 teaspoon dried, crushed
Pinch of ground pepper

Directions

Step 1

Lightly coat an unheated medium saucepan with cooking spray. Add shallots; cook and stir over medium heat for about 6 minutes or until the shallots are tender and golden brown. Add mushrooms; cook for 4 minutes more.

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Step 2

Stir together 1/2 cup of the broth and the flour in a small bowl; add to the saucepan. Add the remaining broth, the vinegar, and dried oregano (or marjoram), if using. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly; cook and stir for 1 minute more. Stir in fresh oregano (or marjoram), if using. Season with pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: about 3 1/2 tablespoons

Per Serving:

40 calories; protein 1g; carbohydrates 9g; dietary fiber 1g; sugars 1g; sodium 103mg.

Exchanges:

1/2 other carbohydrate

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