Dairy-Free Lemon Garlic Sauce

Elevate your dishes with this zesty and velvety Dairy-Free Lemon Garlic Sauce, a versatile, plant-based condiment packed with bold flavors. Made with a luscious base of garlic-infused olive oil and brightened by freshly squeezed lemon juice, this sauce is perfectly balanced with a touch of Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and savory nutritional yeast. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a quick and creamy solution for those seeking a dairy-free alternative that doesn’t skimp on taste. Whether you drizzle it over crispy roasted vegetables, toss it with your favorite pasta, or use it as a tangy salad dressing, this lemon garlic sauce will add a punch of flavor to any dish. Vegan, gluten-free, and easy to make, it’s the ultimate kitchen staple for health-conscious food lovers.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Olive oil
• 4 Garlic cloves
• 0.25 cup Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
• 0.25 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Peel and roughly chop the garlic cloves.

Step 2

In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the olive oil and chopped garlic. Cook gently for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the garlic becomes fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to burn it.

Step 3

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the garlic-infused oil cool slightly.

Step 4

In a blender, combine the garlic and olive oil mixture, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, nutritional yeast, salt, black pepper, and water.

Step 5

Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary to ensure all ingredients are well integrated.

Step 6

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more lemon juice for tanginess, or salt and pepper to taste.

Step 7

Transfer the sauce to a jar or airtight container. It can be served immediately or chilled in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes for a thicker consistency.

Step 8

Use as a dressing for salads, a sauce for pasta, or a drizzle over grilled vegetables. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(277.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1127.6

Total Fat 115.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1542.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 16.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g	0%
Total Sugars 5.9g
Protein 7.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 31.2mg	0%
Iron 1.8mg	0%
Potassium 317.8mg	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: 91.5%

Protein: 2.5%

Carbs: 6.0%