Diabetic Veal in Mushroom Cream Sauce Recipe

This recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law Amy who is diabetic. We often like to try out diabetic recipes that are given to us to see if they pass our taste test. This is a very easy recipe to make and it is quite tasty as well. You can substitute the lamb for chicken or beef if you prefer them. If you are following weight watchers points system, each serve has 5 points if using veal, and 1373 kilojoules (328 cal) This recipe will serve 4 so halve it if cooking for 2.

INGREDIENTS:

4 x 150g lean veal steaks
500g fresh mushrooms - sliced
2 pkts lite mushroom & chive cup-a-soup
1/2 cup sliced shallots
2 tablespoons parsley - chopped
2 tablespoons brandy (optional)
1 x 375ml tin light evaporative milk
1 teaspoon crushed garlic (jar or tube)
1 teaspoon cornflour
cooking spray

METHOD:

Spray a non stick pan with cooking spray and saute mushrooms, brandy and garlic for about 2 minutes.
Combine the flour and soup mix with milk and add to pan, together with the parsley and shallots.
Bring to boil and simmer until mushrooms are cooked. Put aside.
In another non stick pan, spray with cooking spray and fry the steaks until tender and just cooked. Do not overcook veal.
Pour the sauce over and serve with some steamed vegetables such as broccoli, carrots and parnsnips.