Dairy-Free Garlic Butter Sauce
Elevate your dishes with this rich and flavorful Dairy-Free Garlic Butter Sauce, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite. Made with aromatic garlic, creamy vegan butter, and a hint of nutritional yeast for a cheesy depth, this sauce is perfectly balanced with fresh parsley and zesty lemon juice. In just 20 minutes, you can create a silky, dairy-free condiment that’s perfect for drizzling over pasta, roasted vegetables, or even as a dip for crusty bread. With its quick prep, wholesome ingredients, and rich umami taste, this versatile sauce is a game-changer for vegan and lactose-free cooking enthusiasts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Vegan butter substitute
- 6 large Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Peel and mince the garlic cloves finely or use a garlic press for a smoother texture.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the olive oil and allow it to warm for about 1 minute.
Add the minced garlic to the olive oil and sauté it for 2-3 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant but not browned.
Reduce the heat to low and add the vegan butter substitute to the saucepan. Stir the mixture continuously until the butter substitute has completely melted and combined with the garlic.
Add the nutritional yeast to the saucepan and stir it into the mixture until fully dissolved.
Pour in the lemon juice and stir until the sauce is smooth and begins to thicken slightly. This should take about 2 minutes.
Stir in the chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together until well combined.
Allow the sauce to simmer on low heat for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if desired.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool slightly before serving. The sauce can be drizzled over pasta, vegetables, or used as a dip.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2178 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 228.6 g | 293% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.4 g | 287% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2727 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 453 mg | 10% | |
*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.
