This creamy red onion gravy variation will go well with your Thanksgiving mains and sides.
This works great as a simple gravy for plant-based Swedish meatballs. It takes the red onion gravy recipe, simplifies it, and adds a cup of boiled cashews . It adds fat and creaminess that is sure to make this a big hit at your main event.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup raw, unsalted cashews
- 1½-2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
- Avocado oil spray (to coat pan)
- 4-6 dashes of Maggi seasoning (or soy sauce)
- 1-2 tsp ponzu sauce (if available)
- 1 TBSP refined coconut oil
- 2 tsp Marmite (use no-beef bouillon if Marmite is not available)
- 2 cups hot water
DIRECTIONS
- Add raw cashews to a quart of boiling water and boil for 10 minutes
- Meanwhile, heat pan on medium heat
- Spray pan with avocado oil spray
- Add sliced red onions
- Add Maggi and ponzu sauce
- Add up to a quarter cup of water to keep the pan from scorching.
- Add refined coconut oil.
- Cook onions until they’re softened and caramelized.
- Drain the boiled cashews
- Add Marmite (or no-beef bouillon) to 2 cups of hot water.
- Combine the caramelized onions, broth and boiled cashews in a high-powered blender and blend until smooth (5-10 minutes)
- Reduce the gravy mixture in a pot on low heat
- Add up to another teaspoon of refined coconut oil, if desired.
- Cook on the stove until the gravy reaches the desired thickness
- Serve and enjoy!