Eggless Caramelized Onion Gravy

Total time55 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time45 min

4.5

(28)

Rich, deeply savory gravy is one of those kitchen staples that can feel off-limits when you're avoiding eggs — but this version skips them entirely without sacrificing a single drop of flavor. The magic starts with a long, slow caramelization of yellow onions in coconut oil, coaxing out a jammy sweetness that forms the backbone of the whole sauce. Garlic, turmeric, ginger, and fresh thyme layer in warmth and complexity, while bone broth and coconut aminos bring that deep, umami-forward richness you want pouring over everything on your plate. Instead of a butter-and-flour roux, arrowroot starch whisked into cold water thickens the gravy to a glossy, spoon-coating consistency that feels luxurious and holds up beautifully. A final splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens all those slow-cooked flavors and keeps the sauce from tasting one-dimensional. This is the kind of gravy that makes mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple grain bowl feel like a proper Sunday dinner.

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 tbsp coconut oil
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp fine sea salt
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp ground ginger
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
2 cups bone broth
1 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp arrowroot starch
3 tbsp cold water

Instructions

1
Melt the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the sliced onions and salt, spreading them into an even layer.
2
Cook the onions, stirring every 3–4 minutes, for 30–35 minutes until deeply golden, jammy, and reduced to about one-quarter of their original volume. Lower the heat to medium-low if they begin to brown too quickly at the edges.

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