113 vegetarian sauce recipes

Indian-spiced okra in a savory sauce with caramelized onion, ginger, turmeric, green chili, and ground almonds. A quick vegetarian side dish ready in 30 minutes.

A savory, dairy-free gravy made from nutritional yeast that tastes remarkably cheesy without a drop of cream. Vegan, versatile, and ready in 20 minutes. Pour it over everything.

Vegan pink pony dipping sauce made with silken tofu, grated beet, horseradish, honey, and dry mustard. A creamy dairy-free dip that turns shocking pink and pairs with turnip chips or crudités.

This is a great way to liven up a basic white sauce. Works great over veggies or even as a healthy topping for mashed potatoes.

Creamy horseradish sauce made with silken tofu, honey and olive oil. Vegan dipping sauce for turnip chips ready in minutes.

Creamy dairy-free yogurt sauce blended from soft tofu, lemon, and Dijon mustard in just 5 minutes. Drizzle it on falafel, toss it with grain bowls, or use it as a tangy veggie dip.

Vellirikkai thogayal is a South Indian cucumber chutney with mustard seeds, urad dal, methi, dried red chilies, and sesame oil. A tangy, crunchy condiment for rice.

Creamy tahini sauce blended with mashed tofu, yogurt, and ginger. A high-protein, no-cook dipping sauce for tofu, vegetables, or grain bowls.

Dairy-free pasta cheese sauce uses nutritional yeast, tahini, white miso, and soy milk to mimic the savory richness of a traditional cheese sauce. Vegan, ready in 25 minutes.

Crispy deep-fried bean curd cubes with a spicy peanut dipping sauce made with roasted peanuts, rice vinegar, cilantro, and chile oil. A quick vegetarian appetizer.

Red wine, tomato, and rosemary sauce simmers a French mirepoix with red wine, tomato paste, and fresh rosemary, then thickens with arrowroot for a glossy, fat-free finish. Versatile for meats, polenta, and pasta.

Korean dipping sauce with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. A three-ingredient vegetarian sauce for tofu, dumplings, and Korean dishes, ready in 5 minutes.

Vegetarian eggplant tomato pasta sauce with dry sherry, red bell pepper, nutmeg, and fresh basil. A chunky, low-calorie sauce that simmers in under 30 minutes.

Creamy roasted garlic dressing with silken tofu, fresh parsley, shallots, olive oil, and white wine vinegar. Vegan, dairy-free, and rich with mellow garlic flavor.

An authentic basic salsa using dried chiles for use as a sauce for egg, Chilaquiles or Enchiladas. It also makes a nice spicy dip for tortilla chips.

Condimento Pugliese: roasted red pepper spread with olive oil and red pepper flakes. A chunky Italian condiment for crostini, pasta, or bruschetta. Five ingredients, no cook.