Low-fat Gravy

Description
Yield: 2 cups

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, sauté 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.
 * 4) Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally;.
 * 5) Boil for 2 minutes.

Nutritional information
Per serving:
 * 19 calories | 28mg sodium | 2mg cholesterol | 3g carbohydrate | 1g protein | 1g fat
 * Diabetic exchanges: One ¼ cup serving equals a free food