Vegan Lemon Herb Foam Sauce
Elevate your plant-based cooking with this Vegan Lemon Herb Foam Sauce, a light and airy delight that's perfect for enhancing any dish with zesty freshness and herbal depth. Made with aquafaba—the liquid from chickpeas—this clever ingredient creates a luxurious, airy texture that feels indulgent yet entirely vegan. Bright notes of fresh lemon juice complement the savory richness of nutritional yeast, while olive oil adds a silky mouthfeel. A bouquet of finely chopped parsley and thyme infuses the sauce with garden-fresh aroma, balanced by subtle hints of garlic and a touch of seasoning. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with grilled vegetables, pasta, or plant-based protein. Its foamy texture makes it a showstopper that’s perfect for impressing guests or adding gourmet flair to everyday meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Aquafaba (chickpea liquid)
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing your herbs: finely chop the fresh parsley and thyme and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, add the aquafaba and use a handheld electric mixer or a whisk to beat it until soft peaks form. This should take about 5 to 7 minutes.
Gently fold in the fresh lemon juice, nutritional yeast, and olive oil. Be careful not to deflate the foamy texture.
Once incorporated, add the chopped parsley, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper into the mixture.
With a spatula, gently fold all the ingredients together until well mixed and uniform in texture. Avoid stirring too vigorously to maintain the foam.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice if preferred.
Transfer the vegan lemon herb foam sauce to a serving dish and serve immediately over your favorite grilled vegetables, pasta, or protein alternative.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
223 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.5 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1322 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.4 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 454 mg | 10% | |
*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.
