Low-fat Gravy

Ingredients

 * ½ cup finely chopped onion
 * ½ 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 ¼ cup broth until vegetables are tender.
 * 2) Combine cornstarch, pepper and ½ 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 ¼ cup serving equals a free food
 * 19 calories
 * 28 mg sodium
 * 2 mg cholesterol
 * 3 gm carbohydrate
 * 1 gm protein
 * 1 gm fat.