Cashew Gravy Vegetarianvegan Food

SAVORY CASHEW GRAVY (VEGAN)

Steps:

• Blend the ingredients together in a blender or food processor until smooth.
• Cook on medium heat on the stovetop, stirring constantly. Add some arrowroot and/or extra nutritional yeast if it needs thickening.

CASHEW GRAVY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the onions and cook until caramel in color, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally at first, then more often as color develops. Add water if needed to prevent sticking.
• Add the cashew butter, tamari, water and spices and cook until heated.
• Place in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

JEN'S SOUTHWESTERN BAKED SPAGHETTI (VEGETARIAN/VEGAN)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray 9X13 casserole dish. Have cooked spaghetti ready to go.
• Saute onion, bell pepper and garlic in olive oil until tender. Add cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add black beans and corn to mixture. Cook for 2 minutes.
• Add tomato sauce. Cook for 2 minutes.
• Mix spaghetti with the bean/tomato mixture.
• Spread into casserole dish.
• Sprinkle with Daiya cheese or cheese.
• Bake at 425 f for 10 minutes or until cheese melts and mixture is bubbly.
• Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Top with cilantro and serve.

CASHEW GRAVY (VEGETARIAN/VEGAN)

Steps:

• Saute onion in oil until soft and slightly brown. (you can also let onions cook longer and get browner for an even richer flavor).
• (If you are using raw cashews, add them at this step and let them cook for several minutes to "toast" them).
• Add garlic and cook another minute longer to slightly brown the garlic.
• Add flour and stir it around over the heat for a minute.
• Add 1-2 cups of water a half cup at a time and stir to blend in the flour and thicken. Add more water as it becomes thick.
• (if you are using roasted cashews add them here).
• Add more water (another 1-2 cups) so that the broth is soup like and the cashews are completely in the water.
• Add soy sauce, pepper and salt (if desired) or any additional desired flavorings.
• Cook until cashews are soft and flavors have melded. I always let this simmer away for about 30 minutes and add more water and soy or spices as needed, but remember that the flavor will change when cashews are blended. When done cooking, you'll want it to be a thin gravy consistency. The cashews will thicken it up when you blend it.
• Turn off the heat and let it sit for a few minutes to cool down.
• Puree in a blender or food processor in batches. You may need to add more water while blending to get the right consistency. Taste and adjust any seasoning.
• Can be refridgerated for several days. Freeze any leftovers in small batches to enjoy at a later date.