Heart-Healthy Rich and Creamy Roomsaus

Elevate your meals with this Heart-Healthy Rich and Creamy Roomsaus, a luscious sauce that's big on flavor and light on guilt. Featuring wholesome ingredients like olive oil, unsweetened almond milk, and nutritional yeast, this dairy-free delight captures the creamy decadence you crave while prioritizing heart health. Infused with the savory essence of garlic, onions, and a hint of nutmeg, it’s thickened to perfection with cornstarch and brightened by a zesty splash of lemon juice. Ready in just 25 minutes, it pairs beautifully with pasta, roasted vegetables, or grilled proteins, making it a versatile addition to any meal. Indulge in a plant-based creamy sauce that's as nutritious as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 small Onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup Unsalted vegetable broth
• 1.5 cups Unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.125 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0 Salt, to taste

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, and saute until the onion is translucent and soft, approximately 5 minutes.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and vegetable broth until the cornstarch is completely dissolved.

Step 4

Pour the broth mixture into the saucepan with the garlic and onion, stirring constantly until it starts to thicken, about 2 minutes.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the almond milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, black pepper, nutmeg, and salt.

Step 6

Continue to stir over low heat until the sauce is heated through and thickened to your liking, about 5-6 minutes, ensuring that the mixture does not come to a boil.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt or pepper if desired.

Step 8

Remove from heat and serve immediately over your choice of dishes, such as pasta, grilled chicken, or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(763.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	495.9

Total Fat 33.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 752.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 34.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.2g	0%
Total Sugars 4.4g
Protein 12.6g	0%

Vitamin D 131.8IU	0%
Calcium 677.0mg	0%
Iron 3.4mg	0%
Potassium 635.9mg	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: 61.6%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 28.2%