Dairy-Free Garlic Cream Sauce
Elevate your meals with this luscious Dairy-Free Garlic Cream Sauce, a creamy, plant-based alternative that’s bursting with flavor! Made with aromatic sautéed garlic, rich coconut milk, and the cheesy depth of nutritional yeast, this recipe creates a velvety sauce that’s perfect for pasta, pizza, or dipping. Thickened with a simple cornstarch slurry and brightened with a splash of lemon juice and Italian herbs, it’s a quick and easy option, ready in just 25 minutes. Enjoy a gluten-free, dairy-free indulgence that doesn’t compromise on taste, making it ideal for vegan or lactose-intolerant diets. Whether drizzled over your favorite dishes or used as a flavorful base, this garlic cream sauce is destined to become a weeknight staple!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
Directions
Step 1
Mince the garlic cloves finely.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic to the heated olive oil and sauté for about 2 minutes, or until fragrant and slightly golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Step 4
Pour in the coconut milk and stir to combine with the garlic and oil.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently.
Step 6
Add the nutritional yeast, stirring well to combine it into the sauce.
Step 7
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to make a slurry.
Step 8
Pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan and stir continuously until the sauce thickens, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 9
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and dried Italian herbs.
Step 10
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Step 11
Serve the sauce over cooked pasta, as a pizza topping, or as a dip. Enjoy your creamy dairy-free garlic sauce!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (494.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 503.7 |
| Total Fat 28.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1261.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 52.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 27.3g | |
| Protein 10.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 55.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 720.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories