Vegan Creamy Vegetable Sauce

Transform your meals with this irresistibly rich and flavorful Vegan Creamy Vegetable Sauce! Bursting with wholesome ingredients like cashews, red bell pepper, broccoli, and nutritional yeast, this silky sauce delivers a delightful balance of creamy and savory flavors—without a drop of dairy. Perfectly seasoned with dried thyme, basil, and a splash of lemon juice, it’s a versatile masterpiece that pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables. Ready in just 40 minutes, this plant-based recipe is not only quick and easy but also loaded with nutrients, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Elevate your vegan cooking game with this decadent yet healthy sauce that’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw cashews
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 cup broccoli florets, chopped
• 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 1 cup nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by soaking the raw cashews in hot water for at least 20 minutes to soften. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.

Step 3

Add the diced red bell pepper, carrot, and broccoli florets to the skillet. Continue to cook for about 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Step 4

Transfer the cooked vegetables to a blender. Add the drained cashews, unsweetened almond milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, dried thyme, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.

Step 6

Pour the sauce back into the skillet and heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through and lightly thickened.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. If you prefer a thinner sauce, add more almond milk until desired consistency is reached.

Step 8

Serve the vegan creamy vegetable sauce over your favorite pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1051.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1176.2

Total Fat 84.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2757.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 79.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.3g	0%
Total Sugars 20.5g
Protein 39.6g	0%

Vitamin D 175.7IU	0%
Calcium 1016.8mg	0%
Iron 13.2mg	0%
Potassium 2178.1mg	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: 61.4%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 25.8%