Nut-Free Homemade Bitchin' Sauce
Elevate your snack game with this creamy, flavor-packed Nut-Free Homemade Bitchin' Sauce! Made with raw sunflower seeds in place of nuts, this recipe is perfect for those with nut allergies or anyone looking for a nutritious yet indulgent dip. Bursting with bold flavors from garlic, ground cumin, and a hint of paprika, this sauce combines the zesty tang of lemon juice with the umami richness of nutritional yeast and tamari or soy sauce. Quick and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes (after soaking), it’s a versatile addition to your fridge—perfect as a veggie dip, sandwich spread, or a drizzle over salads and grain bowls. This nut-free, vegan, and gluten-free sauce is guaranteed to become your new go-to condiment!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
Begin by adding the raw sunflower seeds to a medium bowl and cover them with water. Set aside to soak for at least 1 hour or up to overnight for the best results.
Step 2
After soaking, drain and rinse the sunflower seeds thoroughly under cold water.
Step 3
In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the soaked and drained sunflower seeds with 1 cup of fresh water.
Step 4
Add the olive oil, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, tamari or soy sauce, garlic clove, ground cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt to the blender or food processor.
Step 5
Blend the mixture on high speed until it becomes smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides occasionally to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
Step 6
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning to your preference. You might want a bit more salt or lemon juice for additional acidity.
Step 7
Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld. The sauce will thicken slightly as it chills.
Step 8
Serve the nut-free Bitchin' Sauce as a dip for vegetables, a spread for sandwiches and wraps, or as a sauce for grains and salads.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (480.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1123.6 |
| Total Fat 93.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2209.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 49.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 10.6g | |
| Protein 39.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 157.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1483.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories