Vegetarian Creamy Cottage Cheese Sauce
Elevate your vegetarian meals with this luscious and velvety Creamy Cottage Cheese Sauce, a versatile recipe that’s perfect for pasta, steamed vegetables, or as a savory dip. Made with wholesome cottage cheese, rich unsalted butter, and a subtle blend of garlic, onion powder, and nutmeg, this sauce is a light yet satisfying alternative to traditional cream-based sauces. A touch of fresh lemon juice adds brightness, while chopped parsley brings a refreshing finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make sauce delivers a smooth, rich texture, thanks to the simple roux and a quick blend for creamy perfection. Packed with flavor and high in protein, it’s a must-try for vegetarians and comfort food lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the flour to the melted butter and whisk continuously for about 1-2 minutes to form a roux. Make sure the mixture is smooth and pale golden without darkening.
Gradually add the milk to the roux, whisking constantly to prevent any lumps from forming. Continue to cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg to the sauce. Stir well to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and add the cottage cheese to the sauce. Using a whisk or immersion blender, blend the cottage cheese into the sauce until smooth and creamy.
Add the lemon juice and continue to stir until completely incorporated.
Let the sauce simmer on low heat for another 2-3 minutes to develop flavors.
Before serving, stir in the fresh chopped parsley.
Serve the Vegetarian Creamy Cottage Cheese Sauce warm over your favorite pasta, steamed vegetables, or use as a delicious dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
605 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.2 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.4 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 106 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 1777 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.5 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.9 g | ||
| Protein | 26.7 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 459 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 680 mg | 14% | |
*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.
