Veganism is the practice that rejects the use and consumption of products of animal origin. Indeed, those who follow this practice abstain from consuming animal products, as is the case with dairy, eggs, and meat. The restriction also covers other areas of life, such as clothing - they do not use wool, leather, and skins of animal origin - leisure - they reject shows in which animals are used, such as circuses or rodeo - consumer goods - they do not buy products made through animal testing, such as certain cosmetics - among others.
And since there are alternatives for all tastes in the kitchen, today we present 10 delicious vegan sauces so that everyone can discover new flavors to add to their usual meals.
1) Asparagus Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ onion
- 6 asparagus spears
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons oat cream
- Olive oil
- salt
Preparation
- Wash the asparagus. Cut the asparagus and onion into small squares.
- In a frying pan with olive oil, sauté the asparagus and onions for 10 minutes, add the cup of broth, cook, boil for 5 minutes, season. Incorporate the cream.
- Let it boil and remove from the heat. Pour the preparation into a food processor or blender and grind.
- This sauce is ideal to accompany a delicious omelet.
2) Parsley Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 bunch of fresh parsley
- 4 water crackers
- 3 cloves of garlic
- Olive oil
- vinegar
- Salt
- Pepper
Preparation
- Wash and drain the parsley, chop.
- Pour the parsley, crackers, peeled garlic, olive oil, and necessary amount of water into a food processor or blender, grind until it resembles a thick cream.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour into a sauce boat and use as a dressing for salads or accompanying legume bites.
3) Vegan Pesto
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil
- ½ cup Nuts (almonds or pine nuts or walnuts)
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast (levadura de cerveza)
- Salt
- Pepper
Preparation
- Wash and drain the basil.
- Put the basil leaves, nuts, and garlic in a food processor or blender (a mortar can also be used).
- Process the mixture until it is coarsely ground.
- Gradually add the olive oil, continue grinding.
- Season with salt and pepper and add the lemon and nutritional yeast.
- Grind until a homogeneous texture is achieved.
- Let stand for 2 hours before serving.
- This pesto is ideal for spreading on crackers or accompanying steamed vegetables.
4) Veganaise Eggless Mayonnaise
Ingredients
- 1 glass of sunflower or olive oil
- 1/3 cup soy milk
- ½ clove of garlic
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt
Preparation
- In a blender glass, put the soy milk, oil, garlic, and salt, blend at low speed for the necessary time, until a creamy consistency is achieved, add the lemon juice and continue blending until the mixture thickens.
- Use the veganaise in your sandwiches, salads, and all kinds of preparations.
- You can add cooked beet, cooked carrot, avocado, mustard, to obtain flavored veganaise.
5) Tartare Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ cup of Veganaise (see recipe N°4)
- 3 tablespoons capers, olives, pickles, pearl onions.
- Salt
Preparation
- Mix all the ingredients in a food processor, grind.
- Rectify the seasoning.
- Let stand for 2 hours and serve.
- This vegan tartare sauce is ideal to accompany potatoes, vegetable croquettes, or as a salad dressing.
6) Remoulade Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup of Veganaise (see recipe N°4)
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped capers
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
Preparation
- Wash the parsley, drain it, and chop it finely.
- Mix all the ingredients in a food processor, grind.
- Let stand in the refrigerator for 2 hours and serve.
- Enjoy the fresh flavor of this sauce accompanying a delicious white rice.
7) Mojo Sauce
Ingredients
- 6 cloves of garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 medium onion
- Juice of ½ orange
- Juice of ¼ lemon
- 50 milliliters (ml) of olive oil
Preparation
- Grind the salt and chopped garlic, until a paste is formed, add the onion cut into small squares, beat and mix, add the lemon and orange juice, continue beating.
- Gradually pour in the olive oil until the mixture thickens.
- It can be served freshly made or refrigerated.
- Serve this sauce accompanying sandwiches or for spreading on toast.
8) Vegan Caesar Sauce
Ingredients
- 250 milliliters (ml) of soy milk
- 500 milliliters (ml) of olive oil
- 4 capers
- 1 clove of garlic
- ½ tablespoon mustard
- A pinch of salt
- 1 lemon
Preparation
- In a container, whisk the soy milk with the oil, until a creamy appearance is achieved.
- Add the rest of the ingredients, and whisk until it is completely homogeneous.
- A very quick sauce to prepare, an excellent accompaniment for grilled or pan-fried vegetables.
9) Vegan Alfredo Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups chopped cauliflower
- Half a cup of chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon white wine
- 1 ½ cup soy milk
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- Salt
- Pepper
Preparation
- In a pot with olive oil, place the minced garlic, sauté over medium heat for 2 minutes, add cauliflower and parsley, sauté for 2 minutes, incorporate the wine and cover, cook for 6 minutes.
- Add the milk, when the preparation boils, lower to low heat.
- When the vegetables are soft, put the preparation in a food processor or blender along with the mustard, lemon, pepper and salt, blend until a puree is obtained.
- Pour into a sauce boat and the vegan Alfredo sauce is ready to accompany potatoes and fresh vegetables.
10) Vegan Worcestershire Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Preparation
- Put all the ingredients in the blender and blend for 2 minutes.
- Pour into a jar.
- You can keep this sauce for 1 month in the refrigerator.
- You can accompany this sauce with vegetables, different types of rice, as a salad dressing, and as a marinade for vegetable skewers.
