Vegan Lemon Chardonnay Cream Sauce

Elevate your plant-based cooking with this luxurious Vegan Lemon Chardonnay Cream Sauce, a dairy-free delight that’s both elegant and easy to prepare. Bursting with bright citrus notes from fresh lemon juice and zest, this creamy sauce gets its velvety texture from full-fat coconut milk, while a splash of Chardonnay wine adds depth and sophistication. Nutritional yeast lends a subtle, cheesy richness, and a cornstarch slurry ensures the perfect consistency. Infused with finely sautéed shallots, garlic, and a hint of fresh parsley, this versatile sauce is perfect for tossing with pasta, drizzling over roasted vegetables, or enhancing your favorite plant-based proteins. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the ideal recipe for a gourmet vegan meal that’s both simple and unforgettable.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Shallots, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 cup Chardonnay wine
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 cup Coconut milk, full-fat
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped shallots and minced garlic to the pan, sautéing for about 2-3 minutes until the shallots are translucent and fragrant.

Step 3

Pour the Chardonnay into the saucepan, allowing it to simmer and reduce by half, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 4

Once reduced, stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest.

Step 5

Add the coconut milk to the pan and stir to combine.

Step 6

Sprinkle in the nutritional yeast, stirring until it is fully incorporated into the sauce.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then add it to the sauce, stirring continuously.

Step 8

Allow the sauce to simmer gently until it thickens to your desired consistency, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 9

Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Step 10

Remove the sauce from heat and stir in the freshly chopped parsley.

Step 11

Serve the vegan lemon Chardonnay cream sauce over your favorite pasta or drizzled over steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(631.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1103.6

Total Fat 85.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 54.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1246.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 40.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.4g	0%
Total Sugars 11.8g
Protein 12.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 106.9mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 1203.3mg	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: 78.4%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 16.6%