Vegan Lemon Garlic Sauce
Transform your meals with this creamy and zesty Vegan Lemon Garlic Sauce, a versatile plant-based condiment perfect for drizzling, dipping, or as a bold dressing. Made with wholesome ingredients like soaked raw cashews, fresh lemon juice, and roasted garlic, this sauce boasts a luscious texture and rich umami flavor from nutritional yeast. The subtle sweetness of maple syrup balances the tart citrus and aromatic garlic, creating a flavor-packed creation that's dairy-free, oil-free, and completely irresistible. Ready in just 15 minutes after soaking your cashews, this easy-to-make sauce is a game-changer for salads, roasted veggies, grain bowls, or as a spread on your favorite sandwiches. Elevate your vegan cooking with this simple yet sophisticated lemon garlic sauce!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 0.5 cup Water
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cups Water (for soaking)
Directions
Step 1
Begin by soaking the raw cashews in 2 cups of water for at least 2 hours or overnight if possible to ensure they are soft for blending.
Step 2
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews and add them to a blender.
Step 3
Peel and chop the garlic cloves and add them to the blender with the cashews.
Step 4
Add 0.5 cups of fresh water to the blender along with 0.25 cups of lemon juice.
Step 5
Include 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Step 6
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
Step 7
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired to suit your taste.
Step 8
Transfer the sauce to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to thicken and enhance flavors.
Step 9
Serve chilled as a drizzle over your favorite dishes or use as a flavorful dip.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (840.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1002.6 |
| Total Fat 77.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 13.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1210.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 62.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 21.6g | |
| Protein 27.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 73.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1065.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories