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Caramelized Onion Gravy Recipe - Healthy Cooking Demo

Nutrition Facts

Yield: 8 servings
    • Calories: 111
    • Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 0
    • Sodium: 204mg
    • Carbohydrates: 19g
    • Fiber: 2g
    • Protein: 3g
* Nutritional information is based on ingredients listed and serving size; any additions or substitutions to ingredients may alter the recipe's nutritional content

Caramelized Onion Gravy Recipe

Diabetes Recipe
This thick gravy is filled with flavor but not fat. Made with sweet onions and chicken stock, you can prepare it in advance so you'll have one less thing to cook Thanksgiving morning.

Ingredients

    • 1 Tbsp canola oil
    • 2 Tbsp reduced-calorie, trans fat free margarine
    • 3 lb sweet onions, sliced thin
    • 26 oz low sodium chicken stock
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
    • 1/2 tsp sea salt
    • 1 tsp black pepper
    • 2 Tbsp instant or all-purpose flour
    • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar

Preparation

    • In a large stockpot, heat canola oil and 1 tablespoon of the margarine over medium heat until the margarine melts. Add half the sliced onions, stir well, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the remaining onions and stir to coat evenly with margarine. Cover pot, reduce heat to medium low and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Remove cover and cook onions, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes, or until they are golden.
    • Add 1/2 cup of the chicken stock and scrape up the browned bits; add the garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir well. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and cook for 1 minute. Add the remaining chicken stock, stir and simmer until thickened. Cook for 5 minutes, then add remaining 1 tablespoon of margarine and balsamic vinegar. Stir to incorporate, remove from heat and let cool. Serve immediately.
    • Can be made 3 days ahead and stored covered and refrigerated. Before serving, reheat in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.

Review Date: February 26, 2013
Reviewed By: Christina D. Wright, RD, LDN, Nutrition Editor, Baldwin Publishing.
Judy Capodanno, Health eCooking Editorial Director, Baldwin Publishing. Contact Editor
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