Dairy-Free Creamy Herb Sauce
Transform your dishes with this luxurious Dairy-Free Creamy Herb Sauce—a velvety, plant-based alternative that's bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors. Made with soaked raw cashews, fresh parsley, dill, and chives, this sauce achieves its irresistibly smooth texture without a drop of dairy. Tangy lemon juice, a hint of garlic, and the umami richness of nutritional yeast elevate its depth, making it a perfect companion for salads, roasted vegetables, pasta, or as a dipping sauce. Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes after soaking the cashews, this recipe is both simple and versatile, offering a healthy, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly option for your favorite meals. Whether you're enhancing a weeknight dinner or impressing guests, this creamy herb sauce is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 0.75 cup water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups water (for soaking)
Directions
Step 1
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with 2 cups of water. Let them soak for at least 4 hours or overnight. This softens the cashews, making them easier to blend and giving the sauce a creamy texture.
Step 2
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews.
Step 3
In a high-speed blender, combine the drained cashews, 3/4 cup of fresh water, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, dill, chives, minced garlic, nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Step 5
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Step 6
Transfer to a serving dish and use immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (975.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 983.4 |
| Total Fat 78.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 13.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2462.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 52.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.5g | |
| Protein 31.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 333.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2028.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories