Description
Vegan Cashew Gravy is a smooth and creamy dairy-free sauce made with blended cashews, sautéed onions, and garlic. Enhanced with a touch of nutritional yeast and soy sauce, this gravy is perfect for drizzling over mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or biscuits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for at least 2 hours (or overnight)
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional, for a cheesy flavor)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Soak the Cashews: Drain the soaked cashews and rinse them under cold water. Set aside.
- Sauté the Onion and Garlic: In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Blend the Gravy: In a blender, combine the sautéed onion and garlic, drained cashews, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast (if using), soy sauce, thyme, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. If the gravy is too thick, you can add more broth to reach your desired consistency.
- Simmer: Pour the blended cashew gravy back into the skillet and heat over low heat. Let it simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld and the gravy to thicken slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Serve the Vegan Cashew Gravy warm over mashed potatoes, vegetables, or any dish that needs a rich, creamy sauce.
Notes
- Soaking cashews is crucial for a smooth texture. If you skip soaking, the gravy may be grainy.
- Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor but can be omitted if not available.
- Adjust the thickness of the gravy by adding more broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop, Blender
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg