Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 1 large Yellow Onion, sliced into rings
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbs Balsamic Vinegar and/or Veg Broth
  • 16oz package Extra Firm Tofu
  • 5 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 3 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Maple Syrup
  • 1 tsp Vegan Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/3 cup dried Chopped Onions
  • 2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Celery Seed
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • Dash of Black Pepper

Instruction

  • Slice onion into rings and add to a wide-bottomed frying pan
  • Sprinkle 3/4 tsp salt over the onion and set the burner heat to medium-low
  • Do not add oil, or stir, or otherwise touch the onions for at least 20-30 minutes
  • While the onions are slowly cooking, drain tofu and add to blender
  • Add lemon juice, vinegar, worcestershire, maple syrup, dried onions, onion powder, celery seed, paprika, salt, and pepper and blend until smooth - stopping to scrape down the sides as needed
  • Add salt if needed to taste - but remember the onions have salt too
  • After 30 minutes on the stove, stir the onions and add the balsamic (or water/veg broth) to deglaze the pan - 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • Scrape up the browned bits on the bottom and stir into the onions
  • Allow to cook another 5 or 10 min at a time, then stir, add broth, scrape, repeat until onions are desired color - a deep golden brown
  • Add onions to blender and pulse a few times to mix
  • Serve with your favorite veggies or chips