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sauce

In this collection, you will find all of my best vegan sauce and dressing recipes.

There are plenty of options from my favourite pickled jalapeño ranch, a blueberry BBQ sauce, and the sunflower romesco that I make constantly. Or, try this chile lime tahini sauce, liquid gold dressing, and this vegan sheet pan gravy.

If you are looking for even more vegan sauce recipes, The First Mess Cookbook has plenty of inspiration.

A grid shows 4 vegan tofu recipes: coconut tofu lettuce wraps, golden coconut broth bowls with tofu and vegetables, a veg noodle salad with seared tofu, and grilled tofu and pineapple skewers

10 Vegan Tofu Recipes

An overhead shot of two vegan squash patties on a speckled brown plate topped with deep green salsa verde and arugula sprouts.

Vegan Squash Patties with Mixed Herb Salsa Verde

An overhead shot of some stuffed portobello mushrooms drizzled with a pale green sauce on top of a speckled brown plate.

Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Cauliflower Rice, Crispy Tofu Bits & Poblano Cream

An overhead shot of a deep red black bean dip that is garnished with pumpkin seeds, finely diced red onion, olive oil, and cilantro. Tortilla chips are seen to the side.

Black Bean Dip with Roasted Squash, Garlic, Pumpkin Seeds & Chipotles

An up close, overhead shot of saucy chunks of tempeh in a skillet. The sauce is golden yellow and the tempeh is garnished with fresh thyme and oregano leaves.

Maple Mustard Tempeh

An overhead shot of roasted sweet potatoes, broccoli rabe, chickpeas, and cherry tomatoes drizzled with a creamy peanut sauce. There are garnishes of diced red onion and pumpkin seeds on top as well. All components are contained in a sheet pan.

Sweet Potato & Broccoli Rabe Sheet Pan Dinner with Ginger Peanut Sauce

An overhead shot of a sautéed cauliflower and green bean dish that is topped with a creamy sauce, chopped olives, and sliced almonds. The dish is plated in a large braiser-style pot and is perched on top of a wood cutting board.

Smoky Sautéed Cauliflower with Green Beans, Tahini & Almonds

4 images in a grid show the following: a stuffed eggplant half with a light red sauce, a bowl of creamy beige dip, a chunky eggplant and tomato stew, and slices of grilled eggplant with a brown sauce drizzled over the top.

Delicious Eggplant Recipes

An overhead shot of a bowl of creamy eggplant pasta that is topped with golden, crunchy breadcrumbs, chili flakes, and fresh bits of dill. There is a fork hanging out of the bowl.

Pasta with Creamy Eggplant-Walnut Pasta Sauce

An overhead shot of some grilled beets on top of a textured green sauce on a white plate. The dish is garnished with purple and green radish micro greens and small bits of creamy white vegan cheese.

Smoky Grilled Beets with Mint & Parsley Pistachio Pesto

An overhead shot of a vegan casserole topped with sautéed bell peppers, avocado, and chopped cilantro. The casserole dish is white and perched on top of a worn wood surface.

Vegan Stuffed Pepper Casserole with Spicy Sunflower “Cheese”

An up close, overhead shot of a pesto orzo salad with dices of roasted vegetables and chickpeas. The dressing is creamy and bright green. There is a wooden spoon sticking out of the dish of salad.

Pesto Orzo Salad with Roasted Vegetables & Chickpeas

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About Laura Wright

I'm a vegan cookbook author, recipe developer, and I've been a food blogger for over 10 years. Here, you'll find seasonal vegan recipes, wholesome meals, and plenty of feel-good inspiration for a compassionate lifestyle. My hope is to always inspire and encourage anyone, at any level, to try plant-based cooking at home.

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