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Offline Ice Cream

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Vegetarian Sauces: any good ones?
« 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.

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Re: Vegetarian Sauces: any good ones?
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2015, 09:16:10 AM »
sauces for like a stir fry or pasta?
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Re: Vegetarian Sauces: any good ones?
« Reply #2 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

You can freeze it in Ziploc bags.

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Re: Vegetarian Sauces: any good ones?
« Reply #3 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?

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Re: Vegetarian Sauces: any good ones?
« Reply #4 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

You can freeze it in Ziploc bags.

This looks good!!!!  I am going to make this.  Thanks.

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Re: Vegetarian Sauces: any good ones?
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Re: Vegetarian Sauces: any good ones?
« Reply #6 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

Also good:
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?

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Re: Vegetarian Sauces: any good ones?
« Reply #7 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

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Re: Vegetarian Sauces: any good ones?
« Reply #8 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.

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Re: Vegetarian Sauces: any good ones?
« Reply #9 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?
« Last Edit: March 27, 2015, 09:35:23 AM by Chasing Amy »

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Re: Vegetarian Sauces: any good ones?
« Reply #10 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

You can freeze it in Ziploc bags.

I tried it, since I had all the ingredients!  quite good.

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Re: Vegetarian Sauces: any good ones?
« Reply #11 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

Good for making a big batch and freezing in smaller containers.

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Re: Vegetarian Sauces: any good ones?
« Reply #12 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

 

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