Nightshade Free Caramelized Onion Gravy

Total time55 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time45 min

4.5

(28)

Rich, deeply savory gravy is one of those comfort-food staples that can feel completely off-limits when you're avoiding nightshades — most store-bought versions and classic recipes lean heavily on tomato paste or Worcestershire sauce loaded with hidden peppers. This version builds every bit of its depth the slow way, starting with onions that spend a full half hour in the pan until they're jammy, golden, and almost sweet. Turmeric and ginger add warmth without any heat, while fresh thyme keeps things bright and aromatic. Coconut aminos stand in beautifully for soy or Worcestershire, delivering that umami backbone you'd otherwise miss, and arrowroot starch thickens everything into a glossy, spoon-coating consistency. A final splash of apple cider vinegar at the end lifts all those caramelized flavors and keeps the gravy from tasting flat. Pour it over roasted meat, mashed root vegetables, or anything else that deserves a serious upgrade — this one is genuinely hard to stop eating.

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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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