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Title: Vegetarian Sauces: any good ones?
Post by: Ice Cream on March 26, 2015, 08:18:49 AM
Last week, I was out of town and ate at vegetarian restaurants a lot. I noticed that they used sauces a lot, and that the sauces were delicious, but I have no idea what ingredients were used and they were very different from what I would normally use/make.

They were not highly liquid, kind of creamy substance.

So, if you know of any, I would love to see recipes.  I prefer non dairy and low in fat.
Title: Re: Vegetarian Sauces: any good ones?
Post by: merigayle on March 26, 2015, 09:16:10 AM
sauces for like a stir fry or pasta?
Title: Re: Vegetarian Sauces: any good ones?
Post by: Chasing Amy on March 26, 2015, 11:31:08 AM
I made this when I have an over-abundance of bell peppers: http://www.marthastewart.com/1049847/romesco-sauce (http://www.marthastewart.com/1049847/romesco-sauce)

You can freeze it in Ziploc bags.
Title: Re: Vegetarian Sauces: any good ones?
Post by: Ice Cream on March 26, 2015, 12:50:17 PM
sauces for like a stir fry or pasta?

No, I am looking for something that works with rice bowls. Stir fry and pasta I am doing very well on, but what I got last week was quite different, like tahini or maybe tofu based?
Title: Re: Vegetarian Sauces: any good ones?
Post by: Ice Cream on March 26, 2015, 12:51:58 PM
I made this when I have an over-abundance of bell peppers: http://www.marthastewart.com/1049847/romesco-sauce (http://www.marthastewart.com/1049847/romesco-sauce)

You can freeze it in Ziploc bags.

This looks good!!!!  I am going to make this.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Vegetarian Sauces: any good ones?
Post by: caribougrrl on March 26, 2015, 12:53:59 PM
this tahini-yogurt sauce is excellent: http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2010/jul/17/fried-cauliflower-tahini-recipe-ottolenghi (http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2010/jul/17/fried-cauliflower-tahini-recipe-ottolenghi)
Title: Re: Vegetarian Sauces: any good ones?
Post by: Run Amok on March 26, 2015, 01:29:47 PM
This wasn't the exact recipe but I made something like this and it was really good. I seem to remember I also added chipotle to it though. http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/roasted-cauliflower-with-indian-barbecue-sauce-239826 (http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/roasted-cauliflower-with-indian-barbecue-sauce-239826)

Also good:
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/roasted-cauliflower-with-kalamata-vinaigrette-354954 (http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/roasted-cauliflower-with-kalamata-vinaigrette-354954)

I like salsa on a rice bowl. What are you putting in your rice bowl?
Title: Re: Vegetarian Sauces: any good ones?
Post by: merigayle on March 26, 2015, 02:00:17 PM
This is really good and tahini, I add the roasted tofu to it http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2010/11/easy-tahini-curried-carrot-salad-spicy.html (http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2010/11/easy-tahini-curried-carrot-salad-spicy.html)

Title: Re: Vegetarian Sauces: any good ones?
Post by: teetime on March 26, 2015, 04:03:52 PM
They probably were sesame, cashew, or other nut butter based. Creamy without dairy and without fat is going to be tough. Seeds and nuts are fatty by nature.
Title: Re: Vegetarian Sauces: any good ones?
Post by: Chasing Amy on March 26, 2015, 04:36:07 PM
The mention of tahini reminded me of an easy sauce I whipped up to drizzle over roasted cauliflower. I pureed garlic cloves, tahini, salt, parsley and lemon juice in a food processor and I thinned it with a bit of water. Don't ask me the amounts of each ingredient, I did it to taste. Hmmm. Maybe a bit of smoked paprika next time instead of the parsley?
Title: Re: Vegetarian Sauces: any good ones?
Post by: Ice Cream on March 26, 2015, 08:13:57 PM
I made this when I have an over-abundance of bell peppers: http://www.marthastewart.com/1049847/romesco-sauce (http://www.marthastewart.com/1049847/romesco-sauce)

You can freeze it in Ziploc bags.

I tried it, since I had all the ingredients!  quite good.
Title: Re: Vegetarian Sauces: any good ones?
Post by: Chasing Amy on March 29, 2015, 02:45:25 PM
Glad you enjoyed it! I also like Martha Stewart's sofrito recipe: http://www.marthastewart.com/891237/sofrito (http://www.marthastewart.com/891237/sofrito)

Good for making a big batch and freezing in smaller containers.
Title: Re: Vegetarian Sauces: any good ones?
Post by: Run Amok on April 01, 2015, 11:54:26 AM
Here are 9 easy little sauces that can go anywhere and do anything: http://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/quick-easy-2-ingredient-sauces-article (http://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/quick-easy-2-ingredient-sauces-article)