Vegan Lemon Butter Sauce
Bright, zesty, and completely dairy-free, this Vegan Lemon Butter Sauce is the ultimate flavor booster for your favorite plant-based meals. Crafted with rich vegan butter, tangy lemon juice, and savory nutritional yeast, this sauce strikes the perfect balance between indulgent and refreshing. A touch of vegetable broth and thickened cornstarch ensure its silky-smooth texture, while minced garlic and fresh parsley add layers of aromatic depth. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect for drizzling over roasted vegetables, pasta, or vegan proteins. Whether you're hosting dinner guests or adding a gourmet touch to everyday meals, this lemon butter sauce is sure to become a go-to favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Vegan butter
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 cup Vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a small saucepan, melt the vegan butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the saucepan and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice, allowing the mixture to simmer for another minute.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
Add the nutritional yeast to the saucepan, stirring well to combine.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
Gradually add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
Allow the sauce to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Serve the vegan lemon butter sauce warm over your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
588 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.2 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.4 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2115 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.1 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 10.9 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 725 mg | 15% | |
*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.
