Creamy Herbed Mushroom Sauce (Dairy-Free)
Velvety, rich, and full of earthy flavour — this dreamy mushroom sauce is made without a drop of dairy, yet it’s every bit as indulgent. Think comfort food that actually loves you back.Serving SuggestionsThis sauce is basically a multipurpose flavour bomb. Try it with:🧡 Pumpkin mash and a crispy tofu crumb (my OG combo!)🥔 Baked potatoes or sweet potato wedges🍝 Konjac noodles or lupin pasta🥦 Roasted broccoli, cauliflower, or zucchini🥚 Poached or soft-boiled eggs🍞 Toast, flatbread, or even as a dip for veggie sticks
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 small brown onion
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 250g mushrooms sliced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp tamari
- 3/4 cup canned coconut milk
- 1 tsp dijon OR white miso
- 1/2 tsp arrowroot or tapicoa mixed with 1 tbsp water
Instructions
Sauté the aromatics
- Heat the olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent (about 3–4 mins), then add the garlic and cook for another minute.
Cook the mushrooms
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until softened and slightly golden, about 5–6 minutes. Stir in the thyme, onion powder, pepper, salt, and nutritional yeast.
Build the sauce
- Pour in the tamari and coconut milk, stirring to combine. Let it simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
Add depth
- Stir in the Dijon mustard or white miso paste for that gorgeous savoury kick.
Thicken it up
- Mix your arrowroot or tapioca with water to form a slurry. Pour it into the sauce and stir until thick and silky.
Taste and adjust
- Add more salt, pepper, or tamari to your liking. Serve warm over… well, anything!
Notes
| Nutrient | Amount (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 120–140 kcal |
| Protein | 3g |
| Fat | 9g (mostly from olive oil & coconut milk) |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5g (from coconut milk) |
| Carbohydrates | 9g |
| Fiber | 2g |
| Sugars | 2g (from onion & coconut milk) |
| Sodium | 300–400mg (adjustable) |
| Iron | 1.5mg (approx. 8–10% DV) |
| B Vitamins | Good source (especially B2 & B3 from mushrooms) |
| Antioxidants | High (thanks to mushrooms, garlic, onion, herbs) |