20 Favorite Plant-Based Sauces (2024)

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20 Favorite Plant-Based Sauces (1)

Who else thinks sauces make the dish?! That’s why we’ve compiled 20 of our favorite plant-based sauces to add incredible flavor to every meal. Enjoy, friends!

Ginger Peanut Sauce//Asian Cashew Dipping Sauce//5-Ingredient Peanut Sauce//3-Ingredient Tahini Sauce For Everything//Savory Tahini Dressing//Green Curry Tahini Dressing//Curry Dressing//4-Ingredient Garlic Dill Sauce//Easy 1-Pot Marinara Sauce// 5-Ingredient Vegetarian Fish Sauce// No-Honey Mustard Sauce//Easy Vegan Ranch Dressing (Oil-Free!)//Rosemary Tahini Dressing//Caesar Dressing//Easy Vegan Aquafaba Mayo//Cultured Vegan Sour Cream//My Go-To Guacamole//Easy Chimichurri Sauce (10 minutes!)//Easy Red Enchilada Sauce//Spicy Habanero Hot Sauce//

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Rainbow Spring Rolls with Ginger Peanut Sauce

30-minute spring rolls filled with a rainbow assortment of fruit, vegetables, and fresh herbs. So fresh, crisp, and served with a spicy-sweet ginger peanut sauce! A satisfying, quick, and healthy meal.

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Fresh Tofu Salad Rolls with Cashew Dipping Sauce

30-minute tofu salad rolls with fresh veggies, basil, and tofu, served with a savory-sweet cashew sauce. A hearty plant-based entrée or side!

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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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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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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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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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Curry Roasted Vegetable & Lentil Kale Salad

A hearty, intensely flavorful kale salad with roasted curried vegetables, lentils, and a tangy, spicy green curry dressing. Just 30 minutes required!

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Magic Green Sauce (10 minutes!)

Creamy, spicy chimichurri-inspired sauce that requires 10 minutes and 8 ingredients! Perfect for adding to tacos, grilled vegetables, veggie burgers, 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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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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If you try any of these recipes, let us know! Leave a comment, or take a picture and tag it#minimalistbakeron Instagram. Cheers, friends!

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  1. Jenn says

    I agree…an ebook of all your plant based sauces would be fantastic! I love love love your site and I am extremely grateful for all your recipes because my picky children love all your recipes…you are AMAZING!! Keep them coming please!!

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    • 20 Favorite Plant-Based Sauces (22)Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Thanks so much for the feedback and kind words, Jenn! xo

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  2. Laura says

    Hi….wish I could print all of the sauce recipes without clicking on each one. Or, maybe you could compile an ebook version without the huge color photos (ink is expensive!). Just a thought because they are all amazing!
    Thanks…Laura

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    • 20 Favorite Plant-Based Sauces (23)Support @ Minimalist Baker says

      Thanks for the feedback, Laura. We’ll add it to our ideas list.

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