Paleo Garlic Cream Sauce
Elevate your Paleo meals with this luscious Garlic Cream Sauce, a dairy-free delight packed with flavor and creamy goodness. Made with wholesome ingredients like cauliflower, coconut milk, and nutritional yeast, this recipe delivers on both richness and health-conscious eating. Sautéed garlic infuses the sauce with aromatic depth, while a dash of lemon juice brightens each bite. With just 10 minutes of prep and a quick simmer and blend, this versatile sauce comes together effortlessly, making it perfect for drizzling over roasted vegetables, grilled proteins, or zucchini noodles. Whether you're following a Paleo diet or simply seeking a dairy-free option, this creamy garlic sauce is guaranteed to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups cauliflower, chopped
- 1 cup coconut milk, canned
- 1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the chopped cauliflower to the skillet and stir well to coat with the garlic and oil.
Pour in the chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Cover and let it cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the cauliflower is fork-tender.
Transfer the cauliflower and broth to a blender. Add the coconut milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper.
Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Depending on your blender, this may take about 2-3 minutes.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice as desired.
Return the sauce to a clean skillet or saucepan and gently heat over low, stirring occasionally until warmed through.
Serve over your favorite Paleo dishes like roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, or spiralized zucchini noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
912 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.1 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.5 g | 272% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3274 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.8 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.6 g | ||
| Protein | 15.8 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 1343 mg | 29% | |
*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.
