Sauces, Dressings and Condiments: Sauces, Gravy and Condiments: Mushroom Sauce

A delightful accompaniment to grilled steak or fish.

Author: CalorieKing
Date: August 06, 2009

Serves: 6 person(s)
Yield: 6 x .5 cup serves

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

7 oz mushrooms with stalks, sliced
1 Tbsp water
1/4 cup flour
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbsp reduced-fat margarine
1 1/2 cup fat-free milk

Directions:

Place mushrooms in a saucepan with margarine and water. Cover and simmer until soft, about 7-10 minutes.

Remove from heat and cool slightly. Stir in flour and pepper to form a smooth paste.

Slowly start to add the milk, return to heat and continue to add the milk while stirring.

Cook until smooth and thick.

Microwave Directions:

Place mushrooms in a covered microwave dish with margarine and water. Cover on HIGH for 5 minutes.

Remove and cool slightly. Stir in flour and pepper to form a smooth paste.

Slowly add all the milk, stirring whilst you do so. Return to microwave and cook on HIGH for a further 5 minutes, stopping and stirring one or twice while cooking.

Sauce should be smooth and thick.

Variations:

Tinned champignons could be substituted for fresh if there is no salt restriction.

Recommended with Spinach Crepes.

Serving suggestions and garnishes not included in nutritional analysis.

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Spinach Crepes