Vegetarian sauces are a fantastic way to add flavor and nutrition to any dish. Whether you’re a longtime vegetarian or simply looking to incorporate more flavor into your diet, these sauces can take your cooking to the next level.
One of the most appealing aspects of cooking with sauces is their versatility. With a wide range of ingredients and flavors to choose from, you can create a sauce that perfectly complements any dish. Whether you’re looking for something sweet and tangy, rich and creamy, or spicy and savory, we’ve got a vegetarian sauce that will fit the bill.
Another great thing about vegetarian sauces is that they’re often healthier than their meat-based counterparts. Many of these sauces are made with fresh fruits and vegetables, which are packed with vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. Plus, because they’re not made with meat or animal products, they’re often lower in fat and calories.
So if you’re looking to add some flavor and nutrition to your vegetarian cooking, be sure to check out our collection of tasty sauces. From classic favorites to exciting new recipes, there’s something here for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a simple sauce to dress up a weeknight meal or a show-stopping condiment to impress your dinner guests, we’ve got you covered.
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Homemade Blue Cheese Dip is quick and easy! Simply mix up a few ingredients and you have a perfect dipping sauce! I am a huge fan of blue cheese dip, but the store-bought options never have enough blue cheese for my tastes. About half of this recipe is blue cheese crumbles, so it’s absolutely packed…
Shallot Vinaigrette is a delicious and versatile dressing that can add a burst of flavor to any salad or dish. Made with tangy lemon juice and the subtle sweetness of shallots, this dressing is perfect for those looking for a healthy and flavorful option. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting out, this easy-to-follow…
Easy basil oil is made with just 5 simple ingredients and no fancy equipment! What will you drizzle it on? I love tasty sauces that amp up the flavor in whatever you add them to. And even better when they are super easy to make. This delicious basil infused olive oil checks both boxes. This…
Balsamic pasta sauce is perfect for a light pasta loaded with vegetables. Add some herbs to give it even more flavor! Between my vegetable garden, my CSA, and the farmer’s market, I constantly have a mix of vegetables in my house. Often these are veggies that I don’t eat often, or are new to me….
This Balsamic Drizzle Recipe is perfect on pasta, salads, and roasted veggies. This sweet and tangy sauce is quick and easy to whip up. I love this sauce for 3 reasons. 1. It’s super tasty. 2. It’s incredibly easy. 3. It turns veggie skeptics into veggie lovers. Let’s take Brussels sprouts, I love them…
Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce is perfect as a condiment for harvest bowls, a delicious sauce for dipping bread in, or as a pasta sauce. This super simple sauce is a family favorite. It’s bright and delicious, and it goes wonderfully on all sorts of foods. Let me know what you try it on in…
This Taco Truck Green Sauce Recipe lets you make that delicious sauce available at every taco truck in your own kitchen. And it’s so easy. What is Taco Truck Green Sauce? It’s hard to even figure out what this sauce is called. I’ve seen it called “Creamy Jalapeno Salsa”, “Salsa de Mayonesa”, “Salsa Dona”, “Green…
Vegetarian Nam Jim (Thai Dipping Sauce) recipes can be hard to come by. So much Thai food has fish sauce in it, and dipping sauces are usually no exception. This sauce uses other umami filled flavors so that you won’t feel like it’s missing anything. Nam Jim (or Nam Chim) means dipping sauce in…
Simple Peanut Sauce combines the goodness of peanut butter with the zing of fresh lime juice, a touch of sweetness from honey, and a hint of heat from sriracha. It’s the perfect choice for dipping spring rolls, drizzling over salads, or using as a satay sauce. With ingredients commonly found in US grocery stores, you’ll…
This Dressing for Roasted Vegetables only has 4 ingredients but it’s still loaded with flavor. I find that it goes wonderfully on root veggies like beets, carrots, and rutabagas, and equally well on cruciferous veggies like kale, Brussels sprouts, arugula (not roasted) and radishes. One thing these all have in common though is that they…
