Last weekend my in-laws came out to Boulder to visit and I used them as guinea pigs for this healthy Paleo Gravy recipe. Thankfully this gravy passed the in-law test served over Mashed Cauliflower.
When I made this Paleo Gravy, I roasted a chicken with onions and thyme and used the pan drippings for the recipe below. I probably only had a couple of tablespoons of drippings, and I actually think this gravy recipe might work without any drippings at all. The onions thicken the gravy; I learned this trick from the late, great author Elaine Gottschall (also a dear friend), who wrote a fabulous gravy recipe in her book Breaking the Vicious Cycle
Herb Gravy
Ingredients
- 1 quart Chicken Stock
- 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- pan drippings from roasted chicken or roasted turkey
- ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt
- 1 tablespoon thyme, chopped
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat chicken stock, onions and garlic to a boil
- Reduce heat and simmer until onions and garlic are soft, about 30 minutes
- Pour pan drippings into saucepan
- Blend stock-onion-drippings mixture in a vitamix until smooth
- Place mixture back in saucepan and reheat, then season with salt and thyme
- Serve over turkey, Mashed Cauliflower, or anything else
Equipment
I was beyond thrilled to find my book at the top of Jane Anderson’s list of Christmas and Hanukkah Gift Ideas for Celiacs on About.com. She listed The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook as her personal favorite gluten-free cookbook. Wow. Thanks Jane!
Mary Kay says
I LOVE gravy. I’m so going to try this.
lisa nielsen says
Can’t wait to try both the gravy and the mashed cauliflower! Just sent both recipes to my mom to try something different and healthier for the holidays! Thanks for all your awesome ideas!!
Jenda says
This gravy looks fabulous. I’ve also made curries thickened with onions and it’s a lovely way to get a thicker texture. Beautiful! Can’t wait to try it over the mashed cauliflower.
Darla Walker says
I have a son who is 15 that is celiac. You are an encouragement.
Christina says
Look so good!
TY!
Desi@thepalatepeacemaker.com says
This looks absolutely delicious, Elana! Thanks! :)
Amy says
Can’t wait to try this! Thanks again, Elana!!
Jen K says
I will modify this recipe by using vegetable broth to make gravy for my vegetarian friends this Thanksgiving!
Stephanie says
oooh! I love Pacific soups!
Lisa says
I made the mashed cauliflower and it’s very good. I can’t wait to try this gravy to put on top!