White Sauce

Directions

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   In a medium saucepan, melt the margarine over medium-low heat, swirling to coat the bottom.
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   Whisk in the flour.
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   Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, whisking occasionally.
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   Gradually whisk in the milk.
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   Whisk in the lemon juice and pepper.
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   Increase the heat to medium high and bring to a simmer.
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   Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, whisking constantly.
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   Continue cooking until the sauce has thickened to the desired consistency, whisking constantly.
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   Whisk in 1/4 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese with the lemon juice and pepper for a great sauce to serve over pasta.
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    For a different flavor to go with chicken or fish, whisk in 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (lowest sodium available) with the lemon juice and pepper.
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    (Per serving)
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    Calories: 42
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    Total fat: 1.0g
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    Saturated: 0.0g
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    Trans: 0.0g
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    Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
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    Monounsaturated: 0.5g
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    Cholesterol: 1mg
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    Sodium: 48mg
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    Carbohydrates: 5g
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    Fiber: 0g
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    Sugars: 3g
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    Protein: 2g
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    Calcium: 77mg
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    Potassium: 102mg
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    1/2 starch
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    (Per serving)
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    Calories: 52
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    Total fat: 2.0g
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    Saturated: 0.5g
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    Trans: 0.0g
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    Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
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    Monounsaturated: 1.0g
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    Cholesterol: 3mg
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    Sodium: 91mg
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    Carbohydrates: 6g
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    Fiber: 0g
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    Sugars: 3g
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    Protein: 3g
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    Calcium: 109mg
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    Potassium: 104mg
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    1/2 starch
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    (Per serving)
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    Calories: 47
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    Total fat: 1.5g
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    Saturated: 0.0g
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    Trans: 0.0g
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    Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
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    Monounsaturated: 0.5g
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    Cholesterol: 1mg
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    Sodium: 125mg
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    Carbohydrates: 6g
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    Fiber: 0g
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    Sugars: 3g
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    Protein: 3g
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    Calcium: 80mg
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    Potassium: 109mg
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    1/2 starch