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Turkey Gravy

Turkey Gravy with a platter of turkey
Makes: 6 servings

This gravy uses chicken or turkey broth to create an easy and fast gravy. Perfect for a big holiday meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons margarine (or butter)
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken or turkey broth, low-sodium
  • 2 1/2 ounces giblets (cooked and chopped, approximately 1/2 cup)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Melt margarine in skillet over low heat. Mix in flour and salt. Stir and heat until bubbly.
  3. Add broth slowly, stirring constantly. Cook over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. Add the cooked giblets. Heat a few minutes to blend flavors.
  5. Store leftovers in refrigerator within 2 hours.
Source:

Pictorial Recipes
Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service
Oregon Family Nutrition Program
Recipe submitted by Lynn Myers Steele, 2000

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (72g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 53
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 25 mg
Sodium 356 mg
Carbohydrates 3 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 5 mg
Iron 0 mg
Potassium 28 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 53
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 25 mg
Carbohydrates 3 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Minerals
Calcium 5 mg
Potassium 28 mg
Sodium 356 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 2 mg
Phosphorus 20 mg
Selenium 4 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 38 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mcg
Vitamin C 0 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 5 mcg
Folate 12 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 8 mg

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