If you're a vegan or looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, you don't have to miss out on the delicious flavor of honey garlic lemon pepper sauce! This vegan version of the classic sauce is made without honey or cream but still delivers the same sweet and tangy flavor with a creamy texture.
Instead of honey, this recipe uses maple syrup or agave nectar as a sweetener, and instead of cream, it uses coconut milk or vegan sour cream. Whether you're looking to add flavor to your tofu or veggies or dress up your vegan sandwich or wrap, this vegan creamy honey garlic lemon pepper sauce is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection.
Keep reading to learn how to make this easy and delicious vegan sauce at home!
Ingredients for vegan creamy Honey Garlic Lemon Pepper Sauce
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (or agave)
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup vegan sour cream (or coconut cream)
- 1 tablespoon of vegan butter
Instructions For Making The Sauce
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together syrup or agave, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- In a small saucepan, melt the vegan butter over medium heat, and add the honey garlic lemon pepper sauce mixture form step one and stir to combine.
- Add your cream choice to the saucepan and stir until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Enjoy!
Can You Adjust The thickness Of The Sauce?
Yes! If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can add a cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with cold water) to the sauce while it's heating up to help thicken it.
How Do You Store The Sauce?
You should store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The sauce can be stored safely in the refrigerator for a few days because of the cream in the recipe.
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Vegan Creamy Honey Garlic Lemon Pepper Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (or agave)
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup vegan sour cream (or coconut cream)
- 1 tablespoon of vegan butter
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together syrup or agave, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the honey garlic lemon pepper sauce mixture and stir to combine.
- Add your cream choice to the saucepan and stir until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can add a cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with cold water) to the sauce while it's heating up to help thicken it.
- Store the sauce in an air-tight container in the fridge for a few days.