Whole30 Creamy Pumpkin Sauce
Transform your fall-inspired meals with this velvety **Whole30 Creamy Pumpkin Sauce**, a rich and nourishing recipe that's dairy-free, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly. Made with wholesome ingredients like pumpkin puree, full-fat coconut milk, and nutritional yeast, this sauce is bursting with warm, savory flavors enhanced by subtle hints of garlic, cinnamon, and fresh sage. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for drizzling over roasted vegetables, complementing your favorite protein, or even serving as a creamy dip. With its smooth, indulgent texture and zesty finish from fresh lemon juice, this quick and easy sauce is a versatile addition to your Whole30 or clean-eating repertoire. Perfect for cozy dinners or meal prepping, it's the ultimate way to enjoy pumpkin season while staying on track with your health goals!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage leaves, chopped
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the pumpkin puree and coconut milk. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Step 2
Add the nutritional yeast, onion powder, garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper, and cinnamon to the saucepan, mixing thoroughly.
Step 3
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to low, and add the lemon juice and olive oil. Stir constantly for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce is creamy and heated through.
Step 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chopped fresh sage leaves.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve the sauce warm over vegetables, proteins, or use as a dip.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (534.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 883.5 |
| Total Fat 78.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 54.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g | |
| Cholesterol 4.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1244.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 43.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.3g | |
| Protein 15.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 134.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1402.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories