Vegan Creamy Herb Sauce
Elevate your meals with this luscious Vegan Creamy Herb Sauce—a dairy-free blend of fresh herbs, raw cashews, and zesty lemon juice for a velvety, flavor-packed condiment that's ready in just 10 minutes of prep time. This versatile sauce relies on pantry staples like nutritional yeast and garlic to bring a cheesy, savory depth, while fresh parsley, basil, and dill provide a burst of vibrant, aromatic flavor. Perfect for drizzling over roasted vegetables, tossing with pasta, or as a creamy salad dressing, this plant-based recipe is as nutritious as it is delicious. With its simple preparation and rich, herbaceous taste, this vegan sauce will quickly become a staple in your kitchen!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 medium garlic cloves
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Place the raw cashews in a medium bowl and cover them with warm water. Let them soak for 2-3 hours, or if you're short on time, soak them in very hot water for 30 minutes.
Step 2
After the cashews have soaked, drain and rinse them thoroughly.
Step 3
In a high-speed blender, combine the soaked cashews, 0.5 cup water, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic cloves. Blend until very smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides a few times.
Step 4
Add the fresh parsley, basil leaves, dill, nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper to the blender. Blend again until everything is well combined and the sauce is creamy.
Step 5
Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more salt or pepper as needed.
Step 6
If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon of water at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Step 7
Transfer the sauce to a serving dish or airtight container. It can be used immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (340.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 940.1 |
| Total Fat 77.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2399.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 47.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.7g | |
| Protein 28.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 103.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1196.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories