Say hello to the ULTIMATE collection of vegan sauces! We’ve compiled 60+ recipes perfect for adding flavor to your meals. Think salad dressings, condiments, pasta sauces, and more! You’ll find creamy, spicy, savory, cheesy, tangy, and dip-able options below.
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A creamy, dreamy, vibrant sauce that looks like liquid gold. Made with simple ingredients like chickpeas, lemon, garlic, and nutritional yeast, it’s perfect for adding to bowl meals, salads, roasted vegetables, and more! Just 10 minutes and 1 blender required!
Collard Green Spring Rolls + Sunflower Butter Dipping Sauce
Spring rolls with a twist! Veggies + tofu wrapped in collard greens and served with a spicy-sweet sunflower butter dipping sauce. A satisfying and healthy plant-based snack or side.
Rich, vegan bechamel sauce made with soaked cashews and roasted garlic! Just 5 ingredients and simple methods required. Perfect for moussaka, mac ‘n’ cheese, and more!
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!
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!
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!
Mexican Quinoa Salad Cups with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing
30-minute Mexican quinoa salad cups loaded with fiber, protein, and healthy fats from quinoa, black beans, sweet potatoes, and a creamy, vegan cilantro-lime dressing!
Creamy vegan ranch dressing gets an upgrade from chipotle pepper. A tangy, spicy, savory dressing perfect for salads, cruditès, dipping, and more! 1 blender, ~30 minutes, and simple ingredients required.
Easy, creamy sunflower seed dressing with fresh lemon, garlic, and cilantro. Gluten-free, plant-based, and perfect for salads and bowls. Just 5 ingredients, 1 blender, and 10 minutes required!
Ultra creamy, vibrant green goddess dressing that’s naturally plant-based and packed with flavor. 10 minutes, 1 blender, and 9 ingredients required! Perfect for salads, dipping vegetables, Buddha Bowls, and more!
A creamy, rich sauce of tahini (sesame paste), lemon juice, and maple syrup! Add garlic or salt for extra flavor. The perfect dressing or sauce for salads, falafel, sandwiches, and more!
A quick and easy stir fry sauce made with tahini! Plant-based, naturally sweetened, and incredibly versatile. Just 10 minutes, 1 bowl, and 7 ingredients required.
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.
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!
Creamy, rich tahini dressing infused with fresh ginger, garlic, and miso paste. Perfect for topping salads, bowls, and more. Just 10 minutes and 8 ingredients required!
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!
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!
An incredibly creamy oil-free aioli made with ripe avocado! Just 6 ingredients, 5 minutes, and 1 blender required for this dip or sauce that’s perfect alongside roasted potatoes, veggies, chips, and more!
Delicious mango chutney made in 1 pot with simple ingredients. The spicy-sweet sauce is perfect for serving alongside your favorite Indian-inspired dishes.
Smoky, roasted cauliflower tacos with a spicy chipotle romesco sauce! An easy (30 minutes!) and flavorful plant-based meal that’s versatile, healthy, and so satisfying!
An easy, 30-minute plant-based meal: roasted vegetable tacos seasoned with spices, wrapped inside warm tortillas, and topped with vibrant green sauce! Seasonally versatile, big flavor, so healthy!
Easy, 10-minute red salsa with smoky, fire-roasted tomatoes, onion, cilantro, garlic, and fresh lime juice! Flavorful, fresh, and perfect for Mexican night!
Spicy, delicious, 5-ingredient Chipotle Aioli that's entirely vegan and gluten-free. Perfect for slathering on veggie burgers, fries, onion rings, and more.
A zesty, vibrant habanero hot sauce infused with ripe, juicy mango, fresh lime juice, smoky cumin seed, and garlic. So versatile and just 8 ingredients and 25 minutes required!
A creamy, smoky chipotle dressing made in 1 bowl in 5 minutes, with just 6 simple ingredients. The perfect quick dairy-free dressing for just about any salad!
A rich, nutty, and smoky pesto with spicy chipotle peppers and buttery pecans. Incredibly versatile and addictive, with just 9 ingredients and 5 minutes required!
A bright, zesty tahini sauce infused with harissa, lemon, and smoked paprika. So versatile and easy to make with just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes required!
The ultimate homemade pizza sauce that’s easy to make, packed with vibrant flavor, and perfect for all your pizza needs. Just 1 pan, 8 ingredients, and 20 minutes required!
The easiest vegan pesto in 5 minutes! Cheesy and flavorful despite being dairy-free, plus an option for lower oil/fat. It’s the perfect plant-based spread for Italian dishes and more!
Easy vegan pesto with tons of fresh herbs, nutrient-rich kale, seeds, and nutritional yeast! The perfect 10-minute spread or sauce for Italian night and beyond! Vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free optional.
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!
Salty, sweet, tangy homemade teriyaki sauce that’s SUPER versatile and happens to be gluten-free and naturally sweetened! Just 6 ingredients and 20 minutes required!
A quick and easy, gingery, Japanese-inspired dressing perfect for adding to salads and bowls! Plant-based, gluten-free, soy-free, and just 1 blender, 8 ingredients, and 10 minutes required.
Quick and delicious roasted Brussels sprouts with garlic and a savory-sweet miso glaze. Crispy edges, tender center, and BIG flavor! Just 30 minutes and 8 ingredients required.
7-ingredient vegan queso with spicy roasted jalapeño, smoky spices, and cheesy flavor from nutritional yeast. The creamiest dairy-free cheese on the block.
10-minute vegan cheese with smoky spices THREE ways: shakeable, spreadable, or pourable! Healthy, easy, fast, and surprisingly close to the real thing.
Quick, fluffy vegan ricotta cheese made with 5 simple ingredients including cashews, lemon, and garlic. Comes together in a food processor or blender and is perfect for pasta, pizza, salads, and more!
Creamy, 30-minute vegan alfredo made with 9 ingredients and simple methods. Add spring peas and vegan parmesan cheese for a satisfying plant-based meal.
Incredibly fluffy guacamole infused with crushed rosemary, garlic, and serrano pepper! Just 10 minutes, 1 bowl, and 6 ingredients required for this plant-based side, appetizer, or sauce!
How to make hummus from scratch with simple methods and 6 wholesome ingredients. Creamy, garlicky, hearty, and big in flavor! Customizable, easy to make, and a classic recipe to have on hand!
6-ingredient hummus that comes together in 5 minutes and is magically transformed into the best hummus thanks to the MICROWAVE! Trust me. It’s the best hummus I’ve ever made at home!
What a HUGE collection of recipes!! Thanks so much for sharing, I have printed soooo many. I really appreciate all the work and effort that would have gone into this collection and Im thankful you’ve shared it.
Sauces make the meal. So happy to have found this list! There are so many I will try. Fun!! Thank you so much! It’s easier and more delicious than ever now to be vegan. :)
I think that sauces transfer vegan food sometimes from bland to delicious. Thank you for putting this list together. I have already marked several to try
Thanks so much, I can’t wait to try some of these! I mostly improvise when I cook, but now I often look on your website for a recipe to follow or to use as a starting point I’ve found your recipes are reliable and I appreciate all the effort you put into finding ingredients and techniques that work.
There is little I can say that could express how grateful I am to have found your website! My 40 year Vegetarian husband has not had delicious and varied food in the past as there wasn’t much I knew how to feed him. I am a meat eater so I’d just make him an extra vegetable. (Yuk) Since finding your website, we are BOTH happy, satisfied Vegans eager to see what delicious dishes you come up with next… and a whole world of great tasting food is now available to us. I enjoy cooking again!
THANK YOU!
CC says
Wow! I am so impressed with your recipes! Thank you for sharing these sauce recipes. They all look great. I want to try them all!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! Let us know what you think if you give them a try, CC!
CC says
I made the 5 minute Liquid Gold Sauce. It was delish on steamed veggies.
Thanks again for being so generous with your wonderful recipes!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for your kind words and lovely review! xo
Cindy says
What a HUGE collection of recipes!! Thanks so much for sharing, I have printed soooo many. I really appreciate all the work and effort that would have gone into this collection and Im thankful you’ve shared it.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Aw, thanks so much for your kind words, Cindy! We’re so glad it’s helpful! xo
JK says
Me too, like everybody else, so excited that I found this list. I have realized, the sauce is everything to most of the dishes.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! We’re so glad it’s helpful!
B. Maurene White says
What an amazing collection of gorgeous recipes. I’ll be working through it over the next months. Thanks so much!
Christine says
Sauces make the meal. So happy to have found this list! There are so many I will try. Fun!! Thank you so much! It’s easier and more delicious than ever now to be vegan. :)
xo!
Barbara says
Do you have a low sugar vegan BBQ sauce recipe please?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Barbara, we don’t, but will add it to our ideas list.
Faye says
I think that sauces transfer vegan food sometimes from bland to delicious. Thank you for putting this list together. I have already marked several to try
xo!
Oran says
Wow! What an incredible collection.
I’m setting a goal to make a couple each week.
Thanks.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Amazing!
Ellen F. says
Thanks so much, I can’t wait to try some of these! I mostly improvise when I cook, but now I often look on your website for a recipe to follow or to use as a starting point I’ve found your recipes are reliable and I appreciate all the effort you put into finding ingredients and techniques that work.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoy our recipes, Ellen! Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Betsy says
There is little I can say that could express how grateful I am to have found your website! My 40 year Vegetarian husband has not had delicious and varied food in the past as there wasn’t much I knew how to feed him. I am a meat eater so I’d just make him an extra vegetable. (Yuk) Since finding your website, we are BOTH happy, satisfied Vegans eager to see what delicious dishes you come up with next… and a whole world of great tasting food is now available to us. I enjoy cooking again!
THANK YOU!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Aw, we’re so glad our recipes have been helpful! Thanks so much for sharing, Betsy! xo