Vegan Creamy Pumpkin Sauce
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Vegan Creamy Pumpkin Sauce—a silky, dairy-free delight that's as versatile as it is delicious! Perfectly balanced with rich coconut milk, savory nutritional yeast, and warming spices like dried thyme and sage, this sauce adds a touch of magic to any dish. The addition of sautéed onion and garlic enhances its depth, while a splash of lemon juice brings brightness to every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this creamy pumpkin sauce is a quick and wholesome option for dinner or entertaining. Serve it over pasta, drizzle it on pizza, or enjoy it as a dip for a crowd-pleasing treat. Make your next meal unforgettable with this vegan favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon dried sage
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and translucent, stirring occasionally.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the pumpkin puree, coconut milk, nutritional yeast, dried thyme, dried sage, salt, and black pepper.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Blend the sauce in a blender or use an immersion blender in the saucepan to make it ultra-smooth if desired.
Serve over your favorite cooked pasta, use as a pizza base, or enjoy as a creamy dip.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
581 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.6 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 1861 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.2 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.0 g | ||
| Protein | 13.0 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1166 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.
