Heart-Healthy Homemade Bitchin' Sauce

Creamy, zesty, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Heart-Healthy Homemade Bitchin' Sauce is your new go-to for a guilt-free flavor boost! Made from nutrient-rich raw almonds, creamy tahini, and vibrant seasonings like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, this versatile vegan sauce is big on taste and light on sodium, making it perfect for heart-conscious eaters. Nutritional yeast and fresh lemon juice lend a cheesy tang, while a splash of low-sodium soy sauce and extra virgin olive oil create a rich, velvety texture. Ready in just 10 minutes (after a quick almond soak), this sauce shines as a dip, salad dressing, sandwich spread, or drizzle for roasted veggies. Whether you're looking for a dairy-free alternative or a healthy boost to your meals, this homemade condiment is as delicious as it is nutritious!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw almonds
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.25 cup nutritional yeast
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 0.25 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium)
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Soak the raw almonds in cold water for at least 4 hours or overnight to soften them. Drain and rinse well before using.

Step 2

In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the soaked almonds, water, nutritional yeast, olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, tahini, and soy sauce.

Step 3

Peel the garlic cloves and add them to the blender along with chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy. You may need to stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the blender.

Step 5

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings if needed. For a thinner consistency, add a bit more water and blend again.

Step 6

Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld. The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Step 7

Serve chilled as a dip with veggies, a spread for sandwiches, or a topping for salads.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(481.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1588.5

Total Fat 145.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1757.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.1g	0%
Total Sugars 7.9g
Protein 41.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2755.5mg	0%
Iron 10722.8mg	0%
Potassium 1545.8mg	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: 78.1%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 12.0%