Creamy Red Onion Gravy

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
  1. Add raw cashews to a quart of boiling water and boil for 10 minutes
  2. Meanwhile, heat pan on medium heat
  3. Spray pan with avocado oil spray
  4. Add sliced red onions
  5. Add Maggi and ponzu sauce
  6. Add up to a quarter cup of water to keep the pan from scorching.
  7. Add refined coconut oil.
  8. Cook onions until they’re softened and caramelized.
  9. Drain the boiled cashews
  10. Add Marmite (or no-beef bouillon) to 2 cups of hot water.
  11. Combine the caramelized onions, broth and boiled cashews in a high-powered blender and blend until smooth (5-10 minutes)
  12. Reduce the gravy mixture in a pot on low heat
  13. Add up to another teaspoon of refined coconut oil, if desired.
  14. Cook on the stove until the gravy reaches the desired thickness
  15. Serve and enjoy!


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