Vegan Lemon Garlic Sauce
Brighten up your meals with this rich and creamy **Vegan Lemon Garlic Sauce**, a versatile, dairy-free blend that's perfect for drizzling, dipping, or dressing. Made with soaked raw cashews for a velvety texture, this recipe combines zesty **fresh lemon juice**, aromatic garlic, and a touch of **nutritional yeast** for a subtle cheesy flavor. A dash of **maple syrup** balances the tanginess, while olive oil adds smoothness and depth. Ready in just 15 minutes (after soaking the cashews), this quick and easy sauce is a plant-based favorite that pairs beautifully with salads, roasted vegetables, pasta, or bowls. Naturally gluten-free, oil-optional, and packed with nourishing ingredients, it’s the ultimate addition to your kitchen repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 0.5 cup Water
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cups Water (for soaking)
Instructions
Begin by soaking the raw cashews in 2 cups of water for at least 2 hours or overnight if possible to ensure they are soft for blending.
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews and add them to a blender.
Peel and chop the garlic cloves and add them to the blender with the cashews.
Add 0.5 cups of fresh water to the blender along with 0.25 cups of lemon juice.
Include 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired to suit your taste.
Transfer the sauce to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to thicken and enhance flavors.
Serve chilled as a drizzle over your favorite dishes or use as a flavorful dip.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1003 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.4 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1210 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.6 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.6 g | ||
| Protein | 27.9 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 74 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 1065 mg | 23% | |
*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.
