Dairy-Free Creamy Vegetable Sauce
Experience the velvety richness of our **Dairy-Free Creamy Vegetable Sauce**, a wholesome and flavorful alternative that's perfect for those seeking a plant-based option without sacrificing indulgence. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of sautéed carrots, red bell peppers, and zucchini with the creaminess of coconut milk and a savory boost from nutritional yeast. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, fresh basil, and a hint of tangy lemon juice, this versatile sauce is pureed to a silky texture that pairs beautifully with pasta, grains, or as a luscious dip for crusty bread or roasted veggies. Ready in just 40 minutes, this vibrant vegan sauce is as quick as it is satisfying—a definite must-try for dairy-free dinner ideas!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, chopped yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 medium, chopped carrot
- 1 medium, chopped red bell pepper
- 1 medium, chopped zucchini
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh basil
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chopped carrot, red bell pepper, and zucchini to the pan. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften.
Pour in the canned coconut milk, stirring well to combine the ingredients.
Sprinkle the nutritional yeast over the mixture, and add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir to incorporate all the ingredients.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 10 minutes to meld the flavors together.
Transfer the mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender in the pan to puree the vegetables until smooth and creamy.
Return the sauce to the pan (if using a blender) and reheat gently if needed.
Stir in the chopped fresh basil just before serving to add a burst of fresh flavor.
Serve the dairy-free creamy vegetable sauce over your favorite pasta, grain, or use as a dip for bread or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
882 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.0 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.0 g | 230% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2047 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.9 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g | ||
| Protein | 15.6 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 159 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1835 mg | 39% | |
*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.
