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    Home » Recipes » Sauces & Dressings

    Onion Cream Sauce (Dairy-Free, Nut-Free)--Video

    Published: Jan 6, 2017 · Modified: Jun 13, 2022 by Lauren · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

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    A delicious 'cream' sauce made from yellow onions, water, olive oil, and a few spices; allergy-friendly, easy to make, and healthy to eat!

    Onion Cream Sauce (Dairy-Free, Nut-Free)

    In a sense, this is a repeat recipe.

    I originally posted it with my Butter-Free, Milk-Free Creamy Scalloped Potatoes, but I really really feel like it deserves its own devoted piece of the blog.

    I've been using this delicious puree in many a-casserole. That includes a chicken and wild rice ditty that I'm hoping will soon make an appearance.

    Whenever I make that particular recipe, everyone goes back for seconds and even thirds! It's a big hit here.

    Onion Cream Sauce (Dairy-Free, Nut-Free)

    It's also been awhile since I made a video!

    I started mulling it over on Wednesday, and resolved to get one done the next day.

    These types of resolutions are typically in vain, as it often depends on the temperament of a certain someone...

    Wouldn't you know it, though, daddy came to the rescue and babysat our little devil.

    Natalie was a great little helper and makes a couple of unexpected appearances in the video. I hope you enjoy the following tutorial for onion cream sauce!

    Onion Cream Sauce (Dairy-Free, Nut-Free)
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    Onion Cream Sauce

    A delicious 'cream' sauce made from yellow onions, water, olive oil, and a few spices; allergy-friendly, easy to make, and healthy to eat!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Sauce
    Cuisine: Dairy-Free
    Servings: 1 batch
    Calories: 343kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 c . water
    • 2 yellow onions , sliced
    • 2 garlic cloves , minced
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 1/4-1/2 t . red pepper flakes
    • ½ t . dried thyme
    • ½ t . sea salt
    • 2 T . olive oil
    • juice 1/2 lemon , optional

    Instructions

    • Heat the water in a pan.
    • Add in the onions, garlic, bay leaves, red pepper flakes, thyme, and salt.
    • Bring the heat up to a simmer.
    • Cover tightly, reduce the heat to medium low, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring a few times during this process.
    • Blend the onion mixture with the olive oil and lemon juice, if using, until smooth and well combined.
    • Add in another splash of water if you desire a thinner consistency.
    • Taste and season more, if necessary.
    • Use as an allergy-friendly cream sauce in your favorite recipes!

    Notes

    Fat: 27.4 g Carbs: 24.6 g Sugar: 9.8 g Protein: 3 g; WW SmartPoints: 12; Nutrition facts based on using one teaspoon of bay leaves and one tablespoon of lemon juice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 343kcal

    Notes:

    Nutrition facts include the entire recipe, assuming you use it as a whole like I do.

    Use this puree as an allergy-friendly replacement for cream sauces.

    Onion Cream Sauce (Dairy-Free, Nut-Free)

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    Comments

    1. Shikha

      February 08, 2021 at 12:13 pm

      Would this work well as a pasta sauce? Toddler with multiple food sensitivities .

      Reply
      • Lauren

        February 10, 2021 at 6:01 pm

        Maybe, it depends if the child likes onions I suppose, as that flavor does come through.

        Reply
    2. Chris

      December 26, 2018 at 7:21 am

      My Daughter recently diagnosed coeliac. Gluten free Christmas here we come. I tried this for 1st time yesterday Christmas Day ,hoping it’d be good ,I was NOT disappointed. Loved it! and so did the whole family. I made it with chilli flakes as I wasn’t sure what pepper flakes were in uk. I also added a small piece of gluten-free chicken stockpot. Delicious. Xx

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      • Lauren

        December 27, 2018 at 1:55 pm

        Yay! So happy you liked this, I use it all the time in various dishes as a substitute for cream sauce!

        Reply
    3. Tracy

      May 31, 2017 at 9:07 am

      This sauce makes my casseroles really pop! Delicious!

      Reply
    4. Catherine

      January 11, 2017 at 9:50 am

      This is even better if you roast the onions in the oven (I put them whole with the peel). When they are very soft, you peel them and continue the recipe. Onions taste sweeter when roasted.

      Reply
      • Lauren

        January 11, 2017 at 12:51 pm

        What a neat idea, thanks for sharing Catherine!

        Reply
    5. Sharon

      January 07, 2017 at 11:26 am

      I love this idea! I can imagine many yummy uses. I can't have dairy for 2 weeks and I'm dy-ING.

      Your kids are adorable. 🙂 Personality!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        January 07, 2017 at 6:16 pm

        Lol, I too would be lost without my cheese, so I feel for ya! Good to hear from you girl!

        Reply
      • monika

        February 09, 2017 at 1:16 pm

        nutritional yeast will be your best friend. despite its name - it does not feed candida! and it's cheeeeeeeeesy 🙂

        Reply
    6. kinsey

      January 06, 2017 at 5:22 pm

      Can't wait to try!

      Happy New Year Lauren!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        January 07, 2017 at 6:16 pm

        Thanks Kinsey, happy new year girl!

        Reply

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