Vegan Creamy Pumpkin Sauce
Elevate your plant-based cooking with this Vegan Creamy Pumpkin Sauce—a velvety, dairy-free alternative that's bursting with cozy fall flavors. Made with wholesome ingredients like pumpkin puree, creamy coconut milk, and savory nutritional yeast, this sauce is perfectly seasoned with aromatic dried thyme and sage for a comforting touch. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this rich and luscious sauce, making it ideal for weeknight dinners. Serve it over pasta for a warm, satisfying meal, drizzle it on roasted vegetables, or use it as a dip for crusty bread. Naturally gluten-free and loaded with flavor, this sauce is a must-try for anyone craving a balance of indulgence and health-conscious eating. Perfect for vegans and non-vegans alike, this versatile recipe is a seasonal staple you’ll turn to again and again!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon dried sage
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and translucent, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4
Stir in the pumpkin puree, coconut milk, nutritional yeast, dried thyme, dried sage, salt, and black pepper.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.
Step 6
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
Step 7
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Step 8
Blend the sauce in a blender or use an immersion blender in the saucepan to make it ultra-smooth if desired.
Step 9
Serve over your favorite cooked pasta, use as a pizza base, or enjoy as a creamy dip.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (625.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 580.7 |
| Total Fat 35.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g | |
| Cholesterol 4.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1860.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 57.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 28.0g | |
| Protein 13.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 118.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1166.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories