Say hello to the ULTIMATE collection of vegan sauces! We’ve compiled 60+ recipes perfect for adding flavor to your meals. Think salad dressings, condiments, pasta sauces, and more! You’ll find creamy, spicy, savory, cheesy, tangy, and dip-able options below.
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Creamy
5-Minute Liquid Gold Sauce (Oil-Free, Plant-Based)
A creamy, dreamy, vibrant sauce that looks like liquid gold. Made with simple ingredients like chickpeas, lemon, garlic, and nutritional yeast, it’s perfect for adding to bowl meals, salads, roasted vegetables, and more! Just 10 minutes and 1 blender required!
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5-Ingredient Peanut Sauce
Creamy, savory-sweet peanut sauce made with 5 ingredients! Perfect for spring rolls, salad rolls, Pad Thai, salads, and more!
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Collard Green Spring Rolls + Sunflower Butter Dipping Sauce
Spring rolls with a twist! Veggies + tofu wrapped in collard greens and served with a spicy-sweet sunflower butter dipping sauce. A satisfying and healthy plant-based snack or side.
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Vegan Bechamel Sauce
Rich, vegan bechamel sauce made with soaked cashews and roasted garlic! Just 5 ingredients and simple methods required. Perfect for moussaka, mac ‘n’ cheese, and more!
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Cultured Vegan Sour Cream
Crazy delicious vegan sour cream cultured with live probiotics! Just 5 ingredients and simple methods required, and the result is a creamy, dreamy, tangy sour cream delicious on just about everything!
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Easy Vegan Ranch Dressing (Oil-Free!)
Creamy, oil-free vegan ranch requiring just 10 simple ingredients and 1 bowl with BIG flavor! The perfect dairy-free dressing for salads, vegetables, and more!
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5-Minute Vegan Caesar Dressing
A creamy, hummus-based vegan Caesar Dressing in just 5 minutes with simple ingredients! The perfect plant-based dressing for salads.
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Chickpea Caesar Salad
This Chickpea Caesar Salad is ready in just 30 minutes! Kale provides a hearty base while the zesty cashew Caesar dressing brings the whole dish to life. The perfect side to any main!
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Mexican Quinoa Salad Cups with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing
30-minute Mexican quinoa salad cups loaded with fiber, protein, and healthy fats from quinoa, black beans, sweet potatoes, and a creamy, vegan cilantro-lime dressing!
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Easy Vegan Hollandaise Sauce
Creamy vegan hollandaise sauce made with just 8 ingredients and 1 pan and ready in 10 minutes. Perfect for (vegan) Eggs Benedict or adding richness to roasted vegetables and beyond!
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Vegan Chipotle Ranch Dressing
Creamy vegan ranch dressing gets an upgrade from chipotle pepper. A tangy, spicy, savory dressing perfect for salads, cruditès, dipping, and more! 1 blender, ~30 minutes, and simple ingredients required.
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Creamy Cilantro Sunflower Seed Dressing
Easy, creamy sunflower seed dressing with fresh lemon, garlic, and cilantro. Gluten-free, plant-based, and perfect for salads and bowls. Just 5 ingredients, 1 blender, and 10 minutes required!
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Easy Green Goddess Dressing (Plant-Based!)
Ultra creamy, vibrant green goddess dressing that’s naturally plant-based and packed with flavor. 10 minutes, 1 blender, and 9 ingredients required! Perfect for salads, dipping vegetables, Buddha Bowls, and more!
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Curried Cauliflower, Grape & Lentil Salad
Super delicious kale salad topped with red grapes, lentils, and curry roasted cauliflower. Served with a tahini-green curry paste dressing! Just 30 minutes required for this flavorful side or entrée.
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How to Make Tahini Dressing
A creamy, rich sauce of tahini (sesame paste), lemon juice, and maple syrup! Add garlic or salt for extra flavor. The perfect dressing or sauce for salads, falafel, sandwiches, and more!
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Herby Green Tahini Sauce (5 Minutes!)
Mediterranean-inspired herby tahini sauce that’s perfect for falafel, veggies, chicken, or fish. Just 5 minutes and 8 ingredients required!
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Tahini Stir Fry Sauce
A quick and easy stir fry sauce made with tahini! Plant-based, naturally sweetened, and incredibly versatile. Just 10 minutes, 1 bowl, and 7 ingredients required.
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Abundance Kale Salad with Savory Tahini Dressing
An abundant kale salad with roasted sweet potato, zucchini, avocado, sprouts, crispy chickpeas, and kimchi! Topped with a savory tahini dressing, this salad makes the perfect 30-minute meal or side.
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3 Ingredient Tahini Sauce For Everything
Creamy, savory tahini sauce with just 3 ingredients! The perfect vegan sauce for falafel, salads, veggie burgers, and everything in between!
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Curry Roasted Fennel Salad with Rosemary Tahini Dressing
Insanely delicious 30-minute salad with crispy, tender curry-roasted fennel. Topped with red bell pepper and a creamy tahini rosemary dressing. Add crispy chickpeas for an optional boost of protein, fiber, and crunch!
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Gingery Lemon Tahini Sauce
A perfectly balanced and gingery tahini sauce PERFECT for salads, dipping, bowl meals, and more. Just 1 bowl, 5 minutes, and 5 ingredients required!
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Quick Ginger Garlic Miso Tahini Dressing
Creamy, rich tahini dressing infused with fresh ginger, garlic, and miso paste. Perfect for topping salads, bowls, and more. Just 10 minutes and 8 ingredients required!
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6-Ingredient Vegan Tzatziki
Easy, 1-Bowl vegan tzatziki made with 6 simple ingredients! Creamy, tangy, and the perfect dairy-free alternative to traditional tzatziki.
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4-Ingredient Dill Garlic Sauce
A 4-ingredient creamy hummus-based sauce with fresh lemon, garlic, and dill! The result is a tangy, zesty, herby sauce that’s perfect for salads, falafel, wraps, and more! Made with ingredients you likely always have on hand!
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Zesty Dill Yogurt Sauce
Creamy, zesty dairy-free yogurt sauce with garlic, lemon, fresh dill, and olive oil. The perfect 1-bowl, 5-minute sauce for just about any Mediterranean dish.
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Easy Green Chutney
Creamy Indian-inspired green chutney made with cilantro, lime, and garlic. Just 6 ingredients, 10 minutes, and 1 food processor required!
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Easy Vegan Aquafaba Mayo
Creamy, tangy vegan mayo made with aquafaba! 5 minutes, 6 ingredients, and 1 bowl required! A delicious and versatile plant-based spread perfect for sandwiches, sauces, dressings, and more!
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Easy Vegan Tartar Sauce
Easy vegan tartar sauce that’s creamy, tangy, and super flavorful. Perfect for dipping your favorite breaded creations. Just 7 ingredients required!
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Easy Avocado Aioli (Oil-Free!)
An incredibly creamy oil-free aioli made with ripe avocado! Just 6 ingredients, 5 minutes, and 1 blender required for this dip or sauce that’s perfect alongside roasted potatoes, veggies, chips, and more!
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Spicy
Easy DIY Harissa Paste
How to make harissa paste in less than 30 minutes! Enjoy using this North African spicy red sauce to add heat to dressings, sauces, soups, and more!
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Easy Gochujang Sauce (Korean Chili Paste)
Easy-to-make Korean-inspired Gochujang sauce that’s vegan, gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and soy-free! Just 5 minutes, 5 ingredients, and 1 blender required.
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Easy Green Curry Paste
Easy 10-minute green curry paste made in a food processor or blender! Big flavor and perfect for adding to sauces, curries, salad dressings, and more!
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Easy Red Enchilada Sauce
Smoky, rich, spicy red enchilada sauce made with simple ingredients and ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for taking your enchiladas to the next level.
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5-Minute Pumpkin Enchilada Sauce
Creamy, rich, smoky pumpkin enchilada sauce! Perfect for topping enchiladas, chilaquiles, or bowls with BIG fall flavor! Just 5 minutes and 9 ingredients required!
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1-Pot Spicy Mango Chutney
Delicious mango chutney made in 1 pot with simple ingredients. The spicy-sweet sauce is perfect for serving alongside your favorite Indian-inspired dishes.
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Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Chipotle Romesco
Smoky, roasted cauliflower tacos with a spicy chipotle romesco sauce! An easy (30 minutes!) and flavorful plant-based meal that’s versatile, healthy, and so satisfying!
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Roasted Vegetable Tacos with Magic Green Sauce
An easy, 30-minute plant-based meal: roasted vegetable tacos seasoned with spices, wrapped inside warm tortillas, and topped with vibrant green sauce! Seasonally versatile, big flavor, so healthy!
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Easy Red Salsa
Easy, 10-minute red salsa with smoky, fire-roasted tomatoes, onion, cilantro, garlic, and fresh lime juice! Flavorful, fresh, and perfect for Mexican night!
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Blended Red Salsa
Simple blended red salsa in just 30 minutes! Carrots add natural sweetness and a pop of color, while chipotle peppers bring a touch of heat.
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Spicy Habanero Hot Sauce
Insanely delicious, spicy habanero hot sauce with 5 simple ingredients: onion, garlic, lime, habanero peppers, and salt! Spicy, creamy, and perfect atop tacos, burritos, nachos, and more!
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5-Ingredient Chipotle Aioli
Spicy, delicious, 5-ingredient Chipotle Aioli that’s entirely vegan and gluten-free. Perfect for slathering on veggie burgers, fries, onion rings, and more.
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Zesty Mango Habanero Hot Sauce
A zesty, vibrant habanero hot sauce infused with ripe, juicy mango, fresh lime juice, smoky cumin seed, and garlic. So versatile and just 8 ingredients and 25 minutes required!
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5-Minute Smoky Chipotle Dressing
A creamy, smoky chipotle dressing made in 1 bowl in 5 minutes, with just 6 simple ingredients. The perfect quick dairy-free dressing for just about any salad!
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Creamy Chipotle Pecan Pesto
A rich, nutty, and smoky pesto with spicy chipotle peppers and buttery pecans. Incredibly versatile and addictive, with just 9 ingredients and 5 minutes required!
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5-Minute Harissa Tahini Sauce
A bright, zesty tahini sauce infused with harissa, lemon, and smoked paprika. So versatile and easy to make with just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes required!
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Savory
Easy 1-Pot Marinara Sauce
Easy, 1-pot marinara sauce that’s rich in flavor, color, and nutrients. Simply seasoned, cooked low and slow, and perfect for any Italian dish!
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Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce
The ultimate homemade pizza sauce that’s easy to make, packed with vibrant flavor, and perfect for all your pizza needs. Just 1 pan, 8 ingredients, and 20 minutes required!
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Easy Romesco Sauce
Easy, flavorful romesco sauce made with just 7 ingredients in 30 minutes. The perfect sauce for veggie bowls, pasta, Italian dishes, and beyond.
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Easy Vegan Pesto (5 minutes!)
The easiest vegan pesto in 5 minutes! Cheesy and flavorful despite being dairy-free, plus an option for lower oil/fat. It’s the perfect plant-based spread for Italian dishes and more!
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Super-Green Vegan Kale Pesto
Easy vegan pesto with tons of fresh herbs, nutrient-rich kale, seeds, and nutritional yeast! The perfect 10-minute spread or sauce for Italian night and beyond! Vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free optional.
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The BEST Carrot Top Pesto
Vibrant, herby carrot top pesto with fresh basil and hidden carrot tops! Delicious with grains, roasted vegetables, chicken, and more. Ready in just 5 minutes!
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Easy Green Enchilada Sauce
Vibrant, savory green enchilada sauce with roasted tomatillos! Perfect for topping enchiladas, tacos, and more. Just 30 minutes and 8 ingredients required!
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5-Ingredient Vegan Fish Sauce
Need a plant-based substitute for fish sauce? This is it! Just 5 ingredients required, ready in less than 30 minutes, and perfectly salty and tangy. Great for Thai-inspired dishes and beyond!
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Easy Homemade Teriyaki Sauce (Gluten-Free)
Salty, sweet, tangy homemade teriyaki sauce that’s SUPER versatile and happens to be gluten-free and naturally sweetened! Just 6 ingredients and 20 minutes required!
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Carrot Ginger Dressing
A quick and easy, gingery, Japanese-inspired dressing perfect for adding to salads and bowls! Plant-based, gluten-free, soy-free, and just 1 blender, 8 ingredients, and 10 minutes required.
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Miso-Glazed Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Quick and delicious roasted Brussels sprouts with garlic and a savory-sweet miso glaze. Crispy edges, tender center, and BIG flavor! Just 30 minutes and 8 ingredients required.
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Cheesy
Sweet Potato Lasagna
Simple, 9-ingredient sweet potato lasagna with tofu ricotta and a pesto drizzle. Entirely plant-based and so delicious!
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5-Minute Vegan Cashew Queso
Creamy vegan queso ready in just 5 minutes! Cheesy, quick and easy to make, and perfect for serving with nachos, burrito bowls, tacos, and more!
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Roasted Jalapeño Vegan Queso (7 ingredients!)
7-ingredient vegan queso with spicy roasted jalapeño, smoky spices, and cheesy flavor from nutritional yeast. The creamiest dairy-free cheese on the block.
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Cashew-Less Vegan Queso
Easy vegan queso made cashew-, dairy-, soy-, and gluten-free! Eggplant keeps the flavor neutral and the texture creamy! The perfect dairy-free queso!
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Creamy Cashew Jalapeño Sauce (6 Ingredients!)
A savory, subtly spicy, creamy jalapeño sauce for bowls, tacos, and beyond! Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, and just 6 ingredients!
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Smoky Vegan Cheese (Three Ways)
10-minute vegan cheese with smoky spices THREE ways: shakeable, spreadable, or pourable! Healthy, easy, fast, and surprisingly close to the real thing.
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Cashew Ricotta Cheese (Soy-Free, Fast, Easy!)
Quick, fluffy vegan ricotta cheese made with 5 simple ingredients including cashews, lemon, and garlic. Comes together in a food processor or blender and is perfect for pasta, pizza, salads, and more!
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The Best Vegan Gluten-Free Mac ‘n’ Cheese
THE BEST Vegan, Gluten-Free Mac ‘n’ Cheese made with 8 simple ingredients in 1 hour! Cheesy, hearty, and so satisfying.
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30-Minute Cashew Alfredo
Creamy, saucy cashew alfredo in 30 minutes! The perfect plant-based sauce for all your pasta night needs.
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30-Minute Vegan Alfredo (GF)
Creamy, 30-minute vegan alfredo made with 9 ingredients and simple methods. Add spring peas and vegan parmesan cheese for a satisfying plant-based meal.
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Creamy Vegan White Pasta with Summer Vegetables
A light, cheesy white vegan pasta with summer vegetables. Incredibly versatile, 10 ingredients, and a delicious plant-based side or entrée!
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Easy Vegan Cheddar Cheese (Spread & Sauce!)
Easy, melty, spreadable vegan cheese that looks and tastes like cheddar! Perfect for adding to grilled cheese, mac ‘n’ cheese, and more! Just 8 simple ingredients required.
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Tangy
How to Make Balsamic Vinaigrette
An easy, step-by-step tutorial on how to make delicious balsamic vinaigrette every time. Perfect for warm and cold salads, roasted veggies, and more!
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How to Make Lemon Vinaigrette
An easy, step-by-step tutorial on how to make delicious lemon vinaigrette every time. Perfect for warm and cold salads, roasted veggies, and more!
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15-Minute Vegan BBQ Sauce (GF)
Perfectly sweet and tangy BBQ Sauce that’s made in 1 pot in just 15 minutes! The perfect vegan and gluten-free sauce for BBQs, picnics, and beyond!
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Dip-able
Serrano & Rosemary Guacamole
Incredibly fluffy guacamole infused with crushed rosemary, garlic, and serrano pepper! Just 10 minutes, 1 bowl, and 6 ingredients required for this plant-based side, appetizer, or sauce!
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My Go-To Guacamole
Incredibly creamy, flavorful guacamole ready in just 1 bowl, 10 minutes, and with 8 ingredients! The perfect dip for Mexican night!
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How to Make Hummus From Scratch
How to make hummus from scratch with simple methods and 6 wholesome ingredients. Creamy, garlicky, hearty, and big in flavor! Customizable, easy to make, and a classic recipe to have on hand!
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Easy 5-Minute Microwave Hummus
6-ingredient hummus that comes together in 5 minutes and is magically transformed into the best hummus thanks to the MICROWAVE! Trust me. It’s the best hummus I’ve ever made at home!
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Golden Goddess (Turmeric) Hummus
10-minute golden hummus infused with anti-inflammatory spices like ginger and turmeric! Creamy, flavorful, and protein-packed!
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Sweet Potato Wedges with No-Honey Mustard Sauce
30-minute roasted sweet potato wedges with creamy “no-honey” mustard dipping sauce! Savory, sweet, and so healthy and delicious.
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