Dairy-Free Sahnesauce
Elevate your meals with this luscious Dairy-Free Sahnesauce—an indulgent yet wholesome alternative to traditional cream sauces. Made with pantry staples like full-fat coconut milk, nutritional yeast, and a touch of tangy lemon juice, this recipe delivers a velvety texture and rich umami flavor without any dairy. The creamy sauce comes together effortlessly in under 30 minutes, thickened perfectly with a cornstarch slurry and brightened with freshly chopped parsley. It's the ultimate plant-based companion for pasta, roasted vegetables, or any dish in need of a luxurious, smooth finish. Perfect for vegan diets, lactose-intolerant diners, or anyone craving comfort food with a light and healthy twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 can (400 ml) coconut milk, full-fat
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
Pour in the full-fat coconut milk and stir in the nutritional yeast and lemon juice.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water to create a slurry, and then add it to the saucepan.
Stir the mixture continuously until it starts to thicken, about 3-4 minutes.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Once the sauce reaches your desired consistency, remove it from the heat.
Stir in the freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve the sauce warm over your favorite pasta or as a creamy topping for vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1323 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.2 g | 159% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.4 g | 442% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1267 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.6 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.2 g | ||
| Protein | 19.0 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 113 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 1623 mg | 35% | |
*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.
