Dairy-Free Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Indulge in the luscious, velvety goodness of this Dairy-Free Creamy Mushroom Sauce, a perfect plant-based alternative that's bursting with rich, savory flavors. Made with tender cremini or button mushrooms, aromatic garlic, and a hint of dried thyme, this sauce achieves its creamy texture from full-fat coconut milk, while nutritional yeast adds a delightful cheesy undertone. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for weeknight meals. Whether drizzled over pasta, spooned onto roasted vegetables, or used as a gravy, this sauce proves that comfort food can be both dairy-free and decadently delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small, diced onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 10 ounces, sliced cremini or button mushrooms
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 cup coconut milk (full fat)
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and continue to cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the sliced mushrooms, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the mushrooms are browned and most of their moisture has evaporated.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and let it simmer for 3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and add the coconut milk. Stir to combine.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to form a slurry.

Step 8

Slowly pour the slurry into the skillet, mixing continuously to avoid lumps, and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 9

Add the nutritional yeast and stir to incorporate it into the sauce, adding a cheesy, umami flavor.

Step 10

Adjust seasoning if necessary, and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(972.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1124.6

Total Fat 88.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1812.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 72.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.2g	0%
Total Sugars 21.7g
Protein 26.2g	0%

Vitamin D 19.8IU	0%
Calcium 179.9mg	0%
Iron 8.6mg	0%
Potassium 2817.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.0%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 24.2%