Here's a low-calorie, fat-free gravy. Make it with broth, sweet potato, and carrots and flavor with molasses and allspice.

Ingredients

• 2 14-oz. cans chicken broth
• 1/2 of a large sweet potato, peeled and coarsely chopped (8 oz.)
• 2/3 cup peeled, sliced fresh carrot (about 1 large)
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 to 2 Tbsp. full-flavored molasses
• 1/2 tsp. ground allspice
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Directions

• In a medium saucepan combine chicken broth, sweet potato, carrots, and onion. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
• Pour half the vegetable mixture into a deep bowl or blender container. Blend with immersion blender or in blender until smooth. Repeat with remaining mixture. Return all to saucepan. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in molasses, allspice, salt, and pepper. Makes about 12 (1/4-cup) servings or 3 cups total.

Make-ahead tip

Prepare gravy as above. Cover and chill in the refrigerator up to 3 days. To serve, transfer gravy to a medium saucepan; heat through over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories 25, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Total Sugar 2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 6%, Calcium 1%, Iron 1%.
• Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet