Vegan Classic Lemon Sauce
Brighten up your meals with our Vegan Classic Lemon Sauce, a zesty and creamy plant-based condiment that's as versatile as it is delicious! This dairy-free recipe combines the tangy freshness of lemon juice with the richness of unsweetened almond milk, enhanced by the umami-packed nutritional yeast. Thickened to perfection with cornstarch and delicately spiced with garlic and onion powder, this sauce is ready in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners. Whether drizzled over roasted vegetables, tossed with pasta, or paired with grilled tofu, its vibrant flavor and silky texture will elevate any dish. Garnished with fresh parsley for a finishing touch, this vegan lemon sauce is a culinary staple you’ll want to make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water. Stir until smooth to make a slurry. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the fresh lemon juice, unsweetened almond milk, nutritional yeast, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and ground black pepper.
Whisk the mixture until all ingredients are well combined and the nutritional yeast is fully dissolved.
Increase the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer while stirring frequently.
Once simmering, add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan, whisking continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
Continue to cook and stir the sauce for approximately 2-3 minutes, or until thickened to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool slightly before serving.
If desired, garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Serve over your favorite dishes such as roasted vegetables, pasta, or grilled tofu.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.4 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1343 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.5 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 448 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 476 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.
