Bangers & Mash with Onion & Mustard Gravy

Really Simple!

Serves 1

This is a really simple meal. The only part that needs any kind of work is the gravy! I tend to use 2 Quorn sausages per person because they're the lowest fat sausages I've found. They take about 10-15 minutes to grill - depending on whether or not they're frozen or defrosted before heating.

To make the mash peel and chop the potatos into quarters. Boil for 15 minutes until soft (they should drop off a knife if you stick a knife into them). Drain and then mash. Instead of using butter to make them creamy try adding a little low fat fromage frais, or yoghurt. Flavour with plenty of salt and pepper.

To make the gravy peel an onion and finely chop half of it. Fry in a non stick pan until soft and golden. Using powdered Bisto (granules have too much fat) measure out into a cup according to the instructions on the side (I use 4 heaped teaspoons if making enough for two people).

Add a little water and mix together until it's a smooth paste. Add about a pint of vegetable stock to the onions then slowly add the gravy mix to the pan, stiring all the time. Let the pan come to the boil and then reduce to a simmer. Now add mustard according to taste (I usually add 2 teaspoons). Mustard is reasonably high in fat but you're using so little it won't make a huge difference. Simmer for 5 more minutes.

Pile the sausages on top of the mash and pour the gravy over the whole thing. It really is delicious!!

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