A recent visit from my grandma reminded me just how much I miss the days of visiting her house often and indulging in her homemade meals. Her food was always Southern, always rich, and always delicious. During her recent visit, I found that just because I'm now vegan doesn't mean I have to miss out on her cooking.
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Tomatoes are practically taking over gardens at the moment, and my grandma came over armed with a bucket full—literally. In-season tomatoes can be best if eaten plain with just a sprinkling of salt, but when you have an entire bucket to eat your way through, plain just won't do.
My grandma used several of the tomatoes to whip up an accidentally vegan tomato gravy that is made from a simple roux and herbs. This "gravy" is on the borderline of being a sauce, so it can be enjoyed on biscuits, toast, or even pasta.
Here's to hoping that she visits again before tomato season has passed. Enjoy!
Tomato Gravy
2 cups diced onion
6 Tbsp. olive oil
5 Tbsp. flour
8 cups chopped tomatoes
1/2 Tbsp. basil
1/2 tsp. thyme
2 Tbsp. sugar
Salt and pepper, to taste
•In a heavy-bottomed pot or saucepan over medium heat, sauté the onions in the olive oil until translucent. Stir in flour, forming a roux.
•Add the tomatoes, adding water if necessary to prevent sticking. Add the basil, thyme, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer on low for about 30 minutes, or until the tomatoes are broken down.
Makes 6 servings
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Comments ( 5 )
Sounds good!
Posted by Tahler | September 10, 2009 5:45 AM
Posted on September 10, 2009 05:45
Wow. ! delish. will try.
Posted by A guy who does NOT support animal abuse | September 10, 2009 4:27 PM
Posted on September 10, 2009 16:27
Sounds yummy. Can not wait to give it a try.
Posted by Bradley A Harris | September 10, 2009 5:12 PM
Posted on September 10, 2009 17:12
When I am given the opportunity to try something southern style I never turn it down. This is now becoming tomorrow nights side for dinner. Would do tonight, but I already have that picked out.
- Bill
Posted by Bill Medifast | September 15, 2009 12:37 PM
Posted on September 15, 2009 12:37
Yummm I love tomato sauce and gravy...now you've combined the two in a health conscious manner...could life get any better?
Posted by Vegetarian Man | September 15, 2009 6:23 PM
Posted on September 15, 2009 18:23