Vegan Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of this Vegan Creamy Mushroom Sauce, a plant-based delight perfect for elevating your favorite dishes. Made with tender button mushrooms, fragrant garlic, and a hint of thyme, this sauce achieves its luxurious creaminess from full-fat coconut milk and a touch of nutritional yeast for that irresistible umami kick. Thickened to perfection with a simple cornstarch slurry, it’s the ultimate dairy-free alternative to traditional cream sauces. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile recipe pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, roasted vegetables, or as a decadent topping for mashed potatoes. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, this vegan mushroom sauce is a must-try for weeknight dinners or special occasions alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 250 grams button mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk, full-fat
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sliced mushrooms, minced garlic, and chopped onion to the skillet. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mushrooms have released their moisture and the onions are translucent.
Stir in the dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for another 5 minutes.
Add the coconut milk and nutritional yeast to the skillet. Stir well to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Pour this mixture into the skillet and stir continuously until the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove from heat.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the sauce and serve it hot with your choice of pasta, rice, or any suitable dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1077 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.2 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.8 g | 274% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2992 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.2 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 25.1 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 151 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 2334 mg | 50% | |
*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.
