Vegan Mustard Cream Sauce
Creamy, tangy, and entirely plant-based, this Vegan Mustard Cream Sauce is the perfect blend of bold flavors and velvety texture. Made with soaked raw cashews, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast, this dairy-free sauce delivers a luscious creaminess with a bright, zesty kick. Quick and easy to prepare in just 5 minutes (plus soaking time), it’s a versatile condiment that elevates everything from roasted vegetables to grain bowls, sandwiches, and pasta. Packed with wholesome, pantry-friendly ingredients and seasoned with garlic and onion powder for added depth, this gluten-free and vegan sauce is a must-have for meal preppers—lasting up to five days in the fridge. Try it once, and it’s sure to become a staple in your plant-based kitchen!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with boiling water. Let them soak for 15 minutes to soften.
Step 2
Drain the cashews and add them to a high-speed blender.
Step 3
Add 1 cup of water, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the blender.
Step 4
Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary. This could take about 1-2 minutes, depending on the power of your blender.
Step 5
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as desired. You may add more salt, lemon juice, or mustard to suit your taste preferences.
Step 6
Pour the sauce into a serving dish and use immediately, or transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (431.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 754.2 |
| Total Fat 55.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1903.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 47.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.6g | |
| Protein 27.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 72.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1034.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories