PCOS Friendly Caramelized Onion Gravy

Total time55 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time45 min

4.5

(28)

Rich, slow-cooked onions are the soul of this gravy — and the 30-plus minutes they spend in the pan transforming into something jammy and deeply golden is absolutely worth every stir. Bone broth gives the base a collagen-rich depth that conventional gravies rarely match, while coconut aminos add a savory, slightly sweet note without any soy or gluten to worry about. Turmeric and ginger aren't just there for color — both are well-regarded for their anti-inflammatory properties, which makes them a smart addition when you're cooking with hormone balance in mind. Arrowroot starch steps in as the thickener here, keeping things grain-free and giving the gravy that glossy, spoon-coating consistency you want without any of the blood sugar spikes associated with refined flour. A final splash of apple cider vinegar brightens everything up and keeps the flavor from feeling heavy or one-dimensional. Pour this over roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, or a pile of mashed cauliflower and it genuinely tastes like something from a Sunday roast — not a recipe built around restrictions.

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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
Chef's tip
Soy sauce is saltier and less sweet; start with less and adjust.
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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