Sherried mushroom sauce

Ingredients

• 2 cups fat-free milk
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon chopped chives
• Ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon sherry (optional)

Directions

In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the milk.

In a nonstick skillet, heat the canola oil over medium heat. Add the onions and saute for about 3 minutes. Add the sliced mushrooms and saute another 3 minutes. Stir in the flour and continue to cook another 2 to 3 minutes.

Whisk in the warmed milk. Continue to cook. Stir frequently until thickened, about 3 minutes. Add chives, pepper and sherry, if desired. Keep the mushroom sauce warmed over low heat until served.

Serving Information

SERVES 12

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calories: 33
Total carbohydrate: 4 g
Cholesterol: 1 mg
Dietary fiber: 0.5
Monounsaturated fat: 0.5 g
Protein: 2 g
Saturated fat: Trace
Serving size: 1/4 cup
Sodium: 19 mg
Total fat: 1 g

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Vegetables: 1

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Nonstarchy vegetables: 1

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Vegetables: 1