I love vegan sauces! However, not all vegan sauces are healthy. They can also be packed with and bad fats preservatives.
By making your own homemade vegan sauces, you control the ingredients. Making your own your own vegan sauces is so easy and so much cheaper than buying them. So, here are five healthy sauce ideas with a vegan twist.
1. Spicy vegan sauce
This spicy vegan sauce is perfect for vegan mac and cheese. Plus, you probably have all the ingredients in the kitchen.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup raw tomato sauce
– 2 tbsp. olive oil
– 1 tsp. white vinegar
– 1/2 tsp. paprika
– 2 tbsp. soy sauce
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1/3 tsp.
– 2 tsp. finely grated ginger
Instructions:
In a blender, add tomato sauce, olive oil, white vinegar, paprika, soy sauce, garlic powder and ginger and mix until well incorporated. Pour your mixture into a saucepan and place over medium heat. Cook for 5- 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and serve warm. Enjoy your tasty sauce!
2. Tasty veggie sauce
The taste and texture of this vegan sauce are absolutely amazing! Serve over or brown rice or whole-wheat pasta.
Ingredients:
– 1 cups sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled
– 0/5 cup carrots, cooked, peeled
– 2 tbsp. avocado oil
– 1/3 lime, juiced
– 1 tsp. soy sauce
– ½ cup cauliflower florets, cooked
– ½ cup broccoli florets, cooked
– 1/5 tsp. garlic powder
– 1⁄3 tsp. onion powder
– Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Simply, place all ingredients into a blender and blend until you reach desired consistency. Serve immediately.
3. Vegan curry sauce
This easy to make vegan curry sauce is a perfect match for veggies.
Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup soy milk
– ¼ cup pineapple chunks, fresh
– 2 tbsp. lime juice
– 1 tsp. Truvia
– 2. tsp. curry powder
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 tbsp. olive oil
Instructions:
Simply, whisk together all ingredients until smooth. Serve over brown rice. Done!
4. Indian vegan sauce
Besides being tasty, peanut butter is also packed with many health benefits. Plus, peanut butter will keep you feeling fuller longer.
Ingredients:
– 2 tbsp. peanut butter
– 1/2 tsp. onion powder
– 6 tbsp. water, hot
– 1 tbsp. tamari
– 1 tsp. Truvia
– 2 tsp. lemon juice, fresh
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1/3 tsp. garlic powder
– 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:
In bowl, combine hot water and peanut butter and mix until well combined. Add remaining ingredients and mix until smooth. Serve at a room temperature. Enjoy your tasty sauce!
5. Delicious vegan sauce
This rich and healthy vegan sauce is so delicious! This recipe is sure to please your guests!
Ingredients:
– 2 tbsp. sesame oil
– 2 tbsp. chia seeds
– 2 tbsp. sesame seeds
– 1/3 tsp. garlic powder
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 cup fresh tomato salsa
– 1/2 tsp. onion powder
– ½ cup vegetable broth
– 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:
In a skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. And onions and cook for 2 min. Add vegetable broth and remaining ingredients. Cook for 10 more minutes. Serve warm. Enjoy!