Low-Fat Mushroom Gravy

Low fat mushroom gravy pairs great with your turkey, potatoes, stuffing…heck, any savory dish! Enjoy the rich flavor without the guilt! Only 65 calories, 3g fat & 48mg sodium per 5Tbsp serving. Compare those numbers with Paula Deen's more traditional gravy recipe:  305 calories, 24g fat & 1132mg sodium! Ouch, woman! Who are you trying to kill?

 INGREDIENTS*As always, please use organic ingredients for YOUR health!2 cups fresh mushroom slices½ cup white onion, finely diced1 Tbsp olive oil1 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth1 1/2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper1 1/2 Tbsp quinoa flour (or gluten free flour of choice)1 Tbsp tahini1/2 cup low-sodium broth DIRECTIONSOver medium-high heat sauté mushrooms and onion in olive oil til brown (4-5 minutes). Add broth, parsley and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for a few minutes. In large bowl use whisk to blend quinoa flour with tahini and broth. Add remaining broth into the vegetable mixture and stir to combine with wooden spoon. Bring mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Continue to cook and stir until gravy thickens to your liking. 

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