Lower Fat Bearnaise Sauce

Total Time: 7 mins Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shallot, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons dry wine
• 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 2/3 cup light sour cream (fat free can be used, but low fat gives a smoother texture)

Recipe

• 1 combine the first 6 ingredients in a small, heavy saucepan; bring to a boil and cook 1 minute.
• 2 strain mixture, reserving liquid; discard solids.
• 3 return liquid to saucepan; stir in sour cream.
• 4 place over low heat, and cook 1 minute or until warm, stirring frequently.
• 5 ***note*** if you want more intense flavour you may reserve the solids, puree them, and then return them to the sauce along w/ sour cream.