Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 cup sweet onion (, sliced )
  • ½ cup  veggie broth (, low sodium if needed)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage (, chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon  maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice ((more if using cashew base, see below))
  • 1 cup vegan mayo (, or for oil free see cashew base below (or use silken tofu, see notes))
  • 1 cup cashews
  • ¾ cup water ((add more to thin out if needed))
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice ((so you will have a total of 3 teaspoons juice including what is used above))
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt ((adjust as preferred))

Instruction

  • In a medium pan over low heat, sauté onions and sage with the veggie broth and maple syrup.
  • Make sure to keep the heat low and be patient for the onions to caramelize. It takes time but if you turn up the heat you will burn them without getting the true caramelized taste. 
  • You may need to add another splash of veggie broth if they get too dry and sticky before they are ready. You will know they are done when they are very limp, browned but not burned and they become sticky. Once done, let cool.
  • Once the onion mixture is cool, place in a blender or food processor along with the lemon juice and mayo and blend until mixed but still slightly chunky.