Vegan Lemon Butter Sauce

Brighten up your meals with this creamy and zesty Vegan Lemon Butter Sauce, a plant-based twist on the classic favorite! Bursting with the vibrant flavors of freshly squeezed lemon juice, fragrant garlic, and a buttery richness from vegan butter, this sauce is perfectly balanced with a touch of nutritional yeast for a subtle cheesy undertone. Thickened to velvety perfection with a cornstarch slurry, it’s a quick and easy recipe that comes together in just 25 minutes. Whether drizzled over pasta, roasted vegetables, or a hearty grain bowl, this dairy-free lemon butter sauce brings gourmet flair to any dish. Plus, it’s enhanced with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an extra pop of freshness. Perfect for vegans and anyone looking to add a luscious, tangy topping to their culinary repertoire!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons Vegan butter
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, melt the vegan butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic to the saucepan and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.

Step 3

Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice, allowing the mixture to simmer for another minute.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.

Step 5

Add the nutritional yeast to the saucepan, stirring well to combine.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry.

Step 7

Gradually add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 8

Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 9

Allow the sauce to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 10

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.

Step 11

Serve the vegan lemon butter sauce warm over your favorite dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(382.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	587.8

Total Fat 46.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2114.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 31.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.8g	0%
Total Sugars 4.3g
Protein 10.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 62.7mg	0%
Iron 2.5mg	0%
Potassium 725.0mg	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: 71.2%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 21.3%