Anything Goes Low Fat Mushroom Sauce
Elevate your meals with this versatile and guilt-free **Anything Goes Low Fat Mushroom Sauce**, a creamy yet light recipe that’s perfect for adding a flavorful touch to pasta, grilled chicken, or steamed vegetables. Made with hearty slices of white or cremini mushrooms sautéed alongside garlic and onions, this sauce combines the depth of low-sodium broth with the richness of low-fat milk, thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry. Fragrant dried thyme and a sprinkle of fresh parsley (optional) bring an herby finish to this easy, 25-minute recipe. With just 1 teaspoon each of olive oil and butter, this low-fat sauce delivers indulgent flavor without the heaviness, making it an ideal addition to weeknight dinners or special occasions.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Unsalted butter
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups White or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup Low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 0.5 cup Low-fat milk
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil and butter in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat until the butter melts and starts to sizzle.
Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their moisture and begin to brown slightly.
Pour in the low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth and stir in the dried thyme. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
In a small bowl, whisk together the low-fat milk, cornstarch, and cold water until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
Slowly pour the milk-cornstarch mixture into the skillet while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Continue to cook and stir for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Remove the skillet from heat and, if desired, garnish the sauce with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve warm over pasta, grilled chicken, steamed vegetables, or rice. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
333 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.6 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 810 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.7 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | ||
| Protein | 11.2 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 203 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 705 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
