Dairy-Free Lemon Chardonnay Cream Sauce

Elevate your culinary creations with this luxurious Dairy-Free Lemon Chardonnay Cream Sauce, a velvety masterpiece that's both indulgent and plant-based. Made with creamy coconut cream, aromatic shallots, and a splash of crisp Chardonnay, this sauce strikes the perfect balance between richness and zest, thanks to bright notes of fresh lemon juice and zest. Nutritional yeast and Dijon mustard add depth and umami, while fresh thyme lends a fragrant, herbaceous touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this gluten-free and dairy-free sauce is perfect for drizzling over pasta, roasted vegetables, or grilled seafood. Whether you're vegan, lactose-intolerant, or simply craving something irresistibly flavorful, this sauce is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 medium Shallots, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 cup Chardonnay wine
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 cup Coconut cream
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped shallots and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the Chardonnay wine and bring to a simmer, allowing the alcohol to cook off, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the lemon juice and lemon zest, stirring well to combine.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to medium-low and whisk in the coconut cream until smooth and incorporated.

Step 7

Stir in the nutritional yeast and Dijon mustard for additional flavor and creaminess.

Step 8

Add the fresh thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper, stirring to combine.

Step 9

Continue to simmer the sauce gently for another 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly.

Step 10

Remove the sauce from heat and adjust seasoning to taste before serving over your preferred dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(639.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1423.1

Total Fat 68.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1411.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 154.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.3g	0%
Total Sugars 131.8g
Protein 11.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 78.2mg	0%
Iron 2.9mg	0%
Potassium 904.6mg	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: 48.2%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 48.3%