Quick Chickpea Gravy

Quick Garbanzo Gravy
Makes about 10 1/4-cup servings

Serve this gravy with potatoes, or as a topping for cooked green vegetables.

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 1/4 cups water, divided
1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, undrained
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
2 teaspoons soy sauce, or to taste


Heat oil in a medium skillet. Add onion and 1/4 cup water. Cook over high heat, stirring frequently, until all liquid has evaporated. Add another 1/4 cup water. Continue cooking until the water has evaporated and onion is lightly browned. Add another 1/4 cup water, stirring to remove any pieces of onion that are stuck to the pan.

Transfer onion to blender. Add beans and their liquid, poultry seasoning, and remaining 1/2 cup water. Blend until completely smooth. Add more water for a thinner gravy, if desired. Return blended mixture to the skillet. Add soy sauce. Heat gently, stirring occasionally until hot.