Creamy Mushroom Sauce

This versatile mushroom sauce enhances simple grilled steaks and chops, as well as Garlic-Dill Meatballs.

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES • COOK TIME: 10 MINUTES
MAKES 1 CUP

• 1 tablespoon butter
• ½ pound button mushrooms, finely chopped
• ½ cup chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon sour cream
• salt and pepper to taste
• nutmeg to taste

1. Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat until the foam subsides. Add the mushrooms, and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.

2. Add the chicken stock and heavy cream and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, for up to 1 day.

PER 2 TABLESPOONS

carbs: 1.5 grams; Net Carbs: 1 gram;
fiber: 0.5 gram; protein: 1 gram; fat: 3.5 grams; calories: 37

PHASES 1–4