Low Fat Orange Bearnaise Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup cold water

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/4 cup margarine

1 tablespoon orange juice

1 tablespoon finely chopped onion

1 teaspoon chopped fresh or

1/4 teaspoon dried chervil

1 teaspoon chopped fresh or

1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon

1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel

1/8 teaspoon salt

3 drops yellow food color

1/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt

Method

Gradually stir water into cornstarch in 1-quart nonstick saucepan.

Stir in remaining ingredients except yogurt.

Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils.

Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat.

Place yogurt in small bowl.

Beat vigorously with fork until smooth.

Pour hot mixture into yogurt, beating constantly with fork.

ABOUT 1 CUP SAUCE.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: Decrease water by 1 tablespoon.

Gradually stir water into cornstarch in 2-cup microwavable measure.

Stir in remaining ingredients except yogurt.

Microwave uncovered on high 2 minutes 30 seconds to 3 minutes 30 seconds, stirring every minute, until thickened.

Place yogurt in small bowl.

Beat vigorously with fork until smooth.

Pour hot mixture into yogurt, beating constantly with fork.

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