Paleo Creamy Pumpkin Sauce
Elevate your fall-inspired meals with this velvety Paleo Creamy Pumpkin Sauce, a dairy-free delight packed with wholesome ingredients and rich, comforting flavors. Made with creamy coconut milk, nutrient-rich pumpkin puree, and a savory blend of garlic, nutritional yeast, and warming spices like nutmeg, this sauce delivers indulgence without compromising on health. A splash of fresh lemon juice adds brightness, while olive oil lends a silky texture. Perfectly paleo, it's ready in just 20 minutes and versatile enough to drizzle over zucchini noodles, roasted vegetables, or your favorite protein. Gluten-free, vegan, and bursting with flavor, this is your ultimate go-to for guilt-free creamy sauces!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely.
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
Add the pumpkin puree and coconut milk to the saucepan, stirring until well combined.
Stir in the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, and ground nutmeg. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the fresh parsley.
Serve immediately over prepared pasta, grilled vegetables, or use as a dip. Enjoy the creamy and rich flavors of this paleo-friendly delight!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
553 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.8 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 2417 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.9 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.5 g | ||
| Protein | 12.7 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1152 mg | 25% | |
*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.
