Dairy-Free Creamy Garlic Mushroom Sauce
Elevate your meals with this luscious Dairy-Free Creamy Garlic Mushroom Sauce, a velvety and flavorful alternative to traditional cream-based sauces. Bursting with the earthy richness of sautéed button mushrooms, fragrant garlic, and a subtle herbal kick from dried thyme, this sauce achieves its creamy texture with the magic of full-fat coconut milk and a touch of nutritional yeast. This recipe is entirely plant-based, gluten-free, and ready in just 30 minutes, making it a quick and healthy option for weeknight dinners. Perfect for drizzling over pasta, rice, roasted vegetables, or even as a decadent topping for your favorite protein, this sauce is finished with a vibrant garnish of fresh parsley for an extra pop of flavor and color. Whether you're vegan, lactose-intolerant, or just craving something comforting and dairy-free, this creamy garlic mushroom sauce is sure to please.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 250 grams Button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Thyme, dried
- 1 cup Vegetable broth
- 1 cup Coconut milk, full-fat
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3
Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and thyme.
Step 4
Cook the mushrooms for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are browned and have released their liquid.
Step 5
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer, allowing the flavors to meld together for about 5 minutes.
Step 6
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the coconut milk and nutritional yeast, mixing well to combine.
Step 7
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water to create a slurry.
Step 8
Slowly pour the slurry into the sauce, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Allow the sauce to thicken, cooking it for about 3-5 additional minutes.
Step 9
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper, if desired.
Step 10
Garnish the finished sauce with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (822.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1033.9 |
| Total Fat 88.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 54.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2988.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 53.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 15.8g | |
| Protein 23.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 25IU | 0% |
| Calcium 124.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2173.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories