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Cashew Gravy Vegetarian Vegan Recipe

Elevate your Thanksgiving (or any meal!) with this luxuriously creamy and flavorful vegan cashew gravy. Perfect for lentil loaf, mashed potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, roasted vegetables – you name it! The rich cashew and onion base blends beautifully, creating a decadent sauce that's both satisfying and surprisingly easy to make. Customize it to your liking with white wine, soy sauce, or fresh herbs – the possibilities are endless! Makes a generous amount, perfect for freezing leftovers for future meals.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 152.4 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cashew Gravy Vegetarian Vegan

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How to Make Cashew Gravy Vegetarian Vegan

  1. Finely chop the onion and garlic.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the vegetable broth, soy sauce (or tamari), and white wine (optional). Bring to a simmer.
  5. In a high-speed blender, combine the soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, adding a little water if needed to reach desired consistency.
  6. Pour the cashew mixture into the saucepan with the simmering broth. Stir well to combine.
  7. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  8. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more soy sauce for saltiness, or herbs for additional flavor.
  9. Serve immediately over your favorite Thanksgiving dishes or store leftovers in airtight containers in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

11g

Carbs

3g

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