Dairy-Free Lemon Chardonnay Cream Sauce
Indulge in the velvety, zesty delight of this Dairy-Free Lemon Chardonnay Cream Sauce—an effortlessly elegant addition to your culinary repertoire! This luxurious sauce combines the light citrus tang of fresh lemon juice and zest with the rich, complex notes of Chardonnay wine, all elevated by a creamy base of coconut cream. Infused with aromatic shallots, garlic, and fresh thyme, and enhanced by the umami-packed nutritional yeast and a hint of Dijon mustard, this sauce delivers layers of flavor without a drop of dairy. Perfect for drizzling over pasta, seafood, or roasted vegetables, this plant-based recipe is quick to whip up in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or dinner parties. Whether you're catering to dietary restrictions or simply exploring dairy-free options, this Lemon Chardonnay Cream Sauce promises to delight your taste buds with its luscious texture and sophisticated flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 medium Shallots, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Chardonnay wine
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 cup Coconut cream
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped shallots and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Pour in the Chardonnay wine and bring to a simmer, allowing the alcohol to cook off, about 5 minutes.
Add the lemon juice and lemon zest, stirring well to combine.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and whisk in the coconut cream until smooth and incorporated.
Stir in the nutritional yeast and Dijon mustard for additional flavor and creaminess.
Add the fresh thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper, stirring to combine.
Continue to simmer the sauce gently for another 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Remove the sauce from heat and adjust seasoning to taste before serving over your preferred dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1423 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.3 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.6 g | 208% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1412 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 154.0 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 131.8 g | ||
| Protein | 11.3 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 905 mg | 19% | |
*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.
