In any case, I have started playing around with alternatives.
If you love garlic and onions this should be a good one for you.
Ingredients:
1 package Trader Joe's pre-cooked organic polenta (or your choice)
1. Coat frying pan with Trader Joe's olive oil spray (or your choice)
2. Slice to approximately 1/2" slices. Heat according to package directions (I like them slightly browned). Set aside in oven set to warm.
Creamy Onion Gravy
Ingredients:
2 cups rice milk (or preferred milk substitute)
3 tbsp flour
2 tbsp margarine or butter
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1. Melt margarine in saucepan on med-high heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent.
2. Lower to medium heat and add remaining ingredients, whisking continuously.
3.Whisk for 5 minutes until gravy thickens. For thicker gravy add more flour after 5 minutes. If too thick for your taste, add milk substitute until desired thickness is achieved.
Creamy Spinach with Garlic & Onions
Ingredients:
1 lb bag baby spinach
2 tbsp margarine or butter
1/2 medium onion, chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup rice or soy milk (or preferred substitute)
1 tbsp flour
Salt and pepper to taste
1. Melt margarine over medium heat and sauté garlic and onions until fragrant.
2. Raise heat to high and add flour, whisk well then lower heat back to medium.
3. Add spinach and mix.
4. Cook until spinach is wilted.
