Make Vegan Sauces and Dips

Many sauces have a meat broth base, and creamy sauces and dips often contain dairy. By using a number of substitute ingredients including vegetable broth, soy milk and pureed tofu, you can create a host of flavorful sauces and dips without animal-based ingredients. These articles will allow you to choose from a wide variety of vegan sauces and dips to prepare for your next meal or party.

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Make Vegan Sauces

In ancient Rome, foods could not be preserved through refrigeration. Food author Linda Stradley of What’s Cooking America suggests that sauces were most likely invented to cover up instances of doubtful freshness. Fortunately, sauces now simply exist to make our foods taste better and to add pleasing texture. Add flavor to pastas, pizzas, stir-fries and casseroles using these flavorful and easy-to-make vegan sauces.

Make Vegan Alfredo Sauce. Restaurant owner Alfredo di Lello invented Alfredo sauce for his wife by mixing together Parmesan, cream and butter in his kitchen. The sauce reportedly restored her appetite during an uncomfortable pregnancy. In this recipe, chopped raw cashews and almond milk thicken the sauce without requiring heavy cream or dairy. Traditional Alfredo is full of fat and calories; the vegan version is much healthier.
Make Vegan Spaghetti Sauce. Marinara sauce has its origins in the 16th century. Supposedly, the Neapolitan sailors invented the sauce after the Spanish introduced the tomato, a New World crop, to Europe. A pot of simmering spaghetti sauce will fill your home with delightful aromas. You can add vegan meatballs or tofu crumbles if you prefer the texture of meat without animal ingredients.
Make Vegan Tomato Sauce. Italian cooks utilize a variety of vegetables when making their own homemade tomato sauces. Add some red pepper flakes to this recipe to transform it into an ‘arrabiata’ (angry) sauce. You can use vegan tomato sauce as a topping for linguine or other pasta, since its strong flavors contrast nicely with the mildness of pasta. This sauce can also serve as a topping for pizza or as a dip for calzones or garlic bread.
Make Vegan Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce. Peppers are used in many different Italian dishes. For example, many Italians use peppers to make Nduja, which is similar to Andouille sausage. This article will teach you how to roast your own red peppers at home. Use the finished sauce to top pasta, ravioli or gnocchi.
Make Vegan Ginger Peanut Sauce. Peanut sauce is generally used in cuisine from Africa, Thailand, Malaysia, China, Vietnam and Indonesia. Ginger is a common ingredient, as is garlic, coconut milk and spices. Vegan ginger peanut sauce makes an excellent sauce for stir-fry. It combines well with rice and other grains as well as with tofu.
Make Vegan Gravy. Gravy is traditionally made by sautéing flour in animal fat to form a roux. Then, cooks add milk or water to make gravy. You can still “pass the gravy” with this recipe that substitutes olive oil for animal fat. You’ll also know that you’re serving a much healthier version of a rich and beloved classic.
Make Vegan Curry Sauce. Curry with vegetables makes a wonderful, flavorful weeknight supper. With this recipe, you’ll create three batches of sauce that you can freeze and quickly thaw for a quick meal any time of day. Curry is associated with Southern Asia but was actually invented by the British. The term curry was a catch-all for sauces made from butter, nuts, spices and fruits that were poured over rice.
Make vegan enchilada sauce. The Aztecs invented the concept of wrapping, filling and eating tortillas. The word “enchilada” first appeared in the U.S. in 1885 and literally means, “in chile.” Traditional enchiladas are more of a street snack consisting of a corn tortilla dipped in chile sauce rather than the casserole-like dish that we prepare in the U.S. today. This article provides techniques for making both red and green enchilada sauce so that you can customize your recipe to your tastes.
Make vegan béchamel sauce. This traditional French sauce usually has a base of milk with a buttery roux. This recipe uses almond meal and almond milk to create a similarly creamy texture. Top it off with a pinch of nutmeg and serve it with stuffed squash or with pasta. In France, béchamel sauce is known as one of the four meres or “mother sauces” from which all other sauces are derived.
Make Vegan Pesto. Pesto means “pressed.” The inventors of this sauce had no access to food processors or blenders. Instead, they pressed the basil and other ingredients with a mortar and pestle. This vegan pesto recipe substitutes nutritional yeast for the traditional parmesan cheese. This flexible sauce makes a delicious topping for pizza, pasta and even warm potato salad.
Make Vegan Mole. Historians believe that Mole was invented in the 1680s in a convent in Puebla de los Angeles. The sister superior of the convent supposedly created the dish to honor the archbishop who created a convent for her order. Vegan mole sauce still has the rich, cocoa-infused flavor of the traditional sauce. Use this sauce to add flavor to vegan chili or use it to create a twist on a traditional pot of beans.

Make Vegan Dips

Dips became a popular part of American cuisine in the 1950s with the invention of the 2-bowl chip and dip set. Chips began to be served at parties with chips or other dips. Today’s dips can be layered, like 7-layer dip, or blended, like the dip recipes below. Serve these dips served with tortilla chips, pitas or crudités, and use the freshest available ingredients for the best possible flavors.

Make Vegan Artichoke & Spinach Dip. Globe artichokes originated in North Africa and were cultivated in Naples during the 9th century. The origin of the spinach and artichoke combination, however, is unclear. Soy cheese replaces the traditional cream cheese and mayonnaise. Serve this dip with bruschetta or pita chips that have been brushed with garlic and melted vegan butter.
Make Vegan Hummus. Hummus is actually the Arabic word for chickpea. Although its origins are uncertain, some speculate that it was invented in the Middle East. Pitas and almost any raw vegetable make the perfect accompaniment to hummus. You can also experiment with the recipe to create roasted red pepper hummus or chipotle hummus.
Make Vegan Guacamole. Avocados provide rich flavor and an excellent source of monounsaturated fats. Dip tortilla chips and almost any type of vegetable in this delicious avocado-based concoction. The Aztecs actually invented guacamole, which was later adopted by settlers. The Aztecs called it ahuaca-mulli, which simply meant “avocado sauce.”.
Make Vegan Tomato Salsa. Salsa was another dip that was invented by either the Mayans, Incas or Aztecs and later adopted by the Spanish. Alonso de Molina created the name “salsa” in the late 16th century. Salsa makes a great dip for chips and vegetables as well as a tasty topping for omelets, burgers, tacos and burritos. If you don’t have fresh tomatoes on hand, chop some canned whole plum tomatoes instead.
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Creating your own vegan pan sauces from scratch is easy. Start by sautéing a fat with vegetables such as onions, shallots, garlic or leeks. Then, deglaze the pan with broth or wine and cook the liquid until it thickens. Add soy milk or another creamy thickening agent to give the sauce more body. Season with salt and pepper and enjoy your creation.
The wonderful thing about sauce and dip recipes is that you can adjust many of the ingredients to your taste. You can also create many variations on the themes. For instance, try paprika in your spinach artichoke dip for an added kick.

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