Creamy Tofu Savory Sauce
Elevate your meals with this luscious Creamy Tofu Savory Sauce, a dairy-free and protein-packed recipe that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Made with silky smooth tofu, garlic, a touch of Dijon mustard, and a flavor-boosting combination of nutritional yeast, soy sauce, and lemon juice, this sauce is the ultimate plant-based condiment. Ready in just 10 minutes using a blender, it’s perfect as a creamy topping for pasta, roasted veggies, grain bowls, or even as a dip for your favorite snacks. Rich, tangy, and umami-packed, this vegan sauce is not only quick and easy but also a great way to add flavor with healthy, wholesome ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Silken tofu
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
1. Prepare your ingredients by peeling the garlic cloves and measuring out all seasonings and liquids for ease of blending.
2. In a blender or food processor, add the silken tofu, garlic, nutritional yeast, olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and water.
3. Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender if needed to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.
4. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if desired. Add an extra pinch of salt, pepper, or a drop more lemon juice if needed for a perfect balance.
5. Transfer the sauce to a serving dish or container. Serve immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
6. Use the sauce as a topping for pasta, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, or as a savory dip for crackers and bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
363 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.2 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1905 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | ||
| Protein | 24.5 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1071 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 666 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
