Vegetarian Sauce Poivre
Elevate your vegetarian dishes with this irresistible Vegetarian Sauce Poivre, a creamy, pepper-forward delight that pairs beautifully with grilled vegetables, pasta, or plant-based proteins. This recipe transforms the classic French peppercorn sauce into a meat-free masterpiece, combining coarsely crushed black peppercorns with the aromatic sauté of shallots and garlic. Cognac or brandy imparts a rich depth of flavor, while vegetable broth and your choice of heavy or plant-based cream create a luscious, velvety texture. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this elegant sauce is both simple to prepare and perfect for enhancing any vegetarian meal. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Shallots, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Vegetable broth
- 0.25 cup Cognac or brandy
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream or plant-based cream
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Lightly crush the black peppercorns using a mortar and pestle or a rolling pin. They should be coarsely cracked, not ground.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once heated, add the shallots and garlic, sautéing until the shallots are translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the coarsely crushed black peppercorns to the saucepan and cook for an additional minute to release their flavor.
Carefully pour in the cognac or brandy, standing back as the fumes can ignite. Allow it to cook for about 1 minute or until the alcohol smell dissipates.
Add the vegetable broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and allow it to cook for about 5 minutes to reduce slightly.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream or plant-based cream. Let the sauce simmer gently for another 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly. Stir occasionally.
Season the sauce with salt, adjusting to taste. Remove from heat.
Finish the sauce by stirring in the fresh parsley.
Serve immediately over your choice of grilled vegetables, pasta, or a plant-based protein.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
232 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.0 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 34 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 395 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 190 mg | 4% | |
*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.
