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Makeover Home-Style Gravy

Makeover Home-Style Gravy
Thinking of skipping the gravy this holiday because it's "bad" for you? Don't even think of it! We've created this low-cal, low-fat gravy you won't believe. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
12 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Cook: 45 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, chopped
  • 1 celery rib, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1/2 cup sherry or unsweetened apple juice
  • 2-1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon turkey drippings
  • 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, saute the onion, carrot and celery in oil until
  • tender. Add sherry; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Add the water,
  • parsley and bay leaves; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer,
  • uncovered, for 30 minutes or until liquid is nearly reduced by half.
  • Strain and discard vegetables and herbs; set liquid aside (liquid
  • should measure 1-1/2 cups).
© Taste of Home 2013

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Makeover Home-Style Gravy (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • In a small saucepan, combine flour and broth until smooth. Stir in
  • the drippings, sage, browning sauce if desired, salt, pepper and
  • reserved liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or
  • until thickened.
  • Yield: 3 cups.
Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup equals 31 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 146 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1/2 fat.
© Taste of Home 2013