Vegan Garlic Butter Sauce
Indulge in the rich, savory goodness of this Vegan Garlic Butter Sauce, a dairy-free twist on the classic condiment that's bursting with flavor and versatility. Made with creamy vegan butter, aromatic garlic, and a touch of nutritional yeast for an umami boost, this sauce is perfectly balanced with a splash of zesty lemon juice and creamy unsweetened almond milk. Fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness, while simple seasonings like salt and black pepper round out the flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make, silky sauce is perfect over pasta, drizzled on roasted veggies, or as a luscious dip for breadsticks. Whether you're dairy-free or simply looking for a flavorful vegan alternative, this garlic butter sauce will become your new kitchen favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegan butter
- 5 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Mince the garlic cloves finely to prepare them for sautéing.
In a medium saucepan, melt the vegan butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Be sure not to let the garlic burn, as it will become bitter.
Stir in the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and unsweetened almond milk. Combine well and allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer.
Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Stir in the chopped fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before serving. This will help it thicken a bit more.
Serve warm over pasta, steamed vegetables, or use as a dipping sauce for vegan breadsticks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1722 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 177.7 g | 228% | |
| Saturated Fat | 112.2 g | 561% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2710 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.5 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 257 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 396 mg | 8% | |
*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.
