Spicy Protein-Filled Gravy and Meatballs
Spicy Protein-Filled Gravy and Meatballs is a flavorful twist on comfort food—a healthy, creamy cashew-based gravy with a unique spicy kick, combined with succulent meatballs and chickpea noodles. An easy-to-prepare any-night-of-the-week meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted cashews soaked in water
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons Better than Bouillon chicken flavor
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion minced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ Tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- sun-dried red peppers chopped for garnish
- 1 pound prepared meatballs or cooked ground sausage
- 4 ounces dry Banzi noodles cooked and ready to serve
Instructions
- Place cashews in water to cover completely and let soak at least 30 minutes to soften. Can soak longer.
- Drain water from cashews. Add cashews, water and bouillon to blender. Blend until smooth. Set aside
- Add olive oil to fry pan and heat to medium-high heat. Add onions and stir fry for 1-2 minutes until almost tender. Add garlic and continue to cook for another minute, or until onions are tender.
- To make a roux, add flour, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine and keep from burning for another minute. While stirring, slowly add cashew liquid until combined and starting to thicken. Stir in Greek yogurt.
- Add previously cooked meatballs. Stir to coat. Before serving, add water if thinning is needed. Serve on cooked noodles.