Low-fat Gravy

Ingredients

 * 1/2 cup finely chopped Onion
 * 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh Mushrooms
 * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
 * 2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free Beef or chicken broth, divided
 * 2 tablespoons cornstarch
 * Pinch pepper

Directions

 * 1) In a saucepan, saute Onion, Mushrooms and parsley in 1/4 cup broth until vegetables are tender.
 * 2) Combine cornstarch, pepper and 1/2 cup of broth; stir until smooth.
 * 3) Add to pan with the remaining broth. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally;
 * 4) boil for 2 minutes.

Yield: 2 cups.

Nutritional Info
Diabetic Exchanges: One 1/4-cup serving equals a free food; also, 19 calories, 28 mg sodium, 2 mg cholesterol, 3 gm carbohydrate, 1 gm protein, 1 gm fat.