Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 cup

water

1 unit

potato

peeled and chunked

0.5 unit

carrot

peeled and chunked

0.5 unit

onion

peeled and chunked

0.5 cup

regular tofu

reduced fat, firm, crumbled

0.5 cup

nutritional yeast

1 tbsp

lemon juice

0.5 tsp

salt

1 tbsp

light miso

0.25 tsp

garlic granules

1 unit

dijon mustard

to taste

Step 1
~3 min

Combine water, potato, carrot, and onion in a small saucepan.

Step 2
~3 min

Cook over medium heat until the carrot is tender, approximately 15 minutes.

Step 3
~3 min

Transfer the cooked vegetables to a blender.

Step 4
~3 min

Add crumbled tofu, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, miso, and garlic granules to the blender.

Step 5
~3 min

Blend until very smooth.

Step 6
~3 min

Add dijon mustard to taste.

Step 7
~3 min

Serve immediately or refrigerate. It will keep for a week and can be gently reheated.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of lemon juice and mustard to taste.

For a thinner sauce, add more water.

For a richer sauce, add a tablespoon of olive oil.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1 week in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Mild
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve over pasta, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted Broccoli
Quinoa Bowl
Pasta Primavera

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Global

Cultural Significance

Vegan sauces are becoming increasingly popular worldwide.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Lunch
Meal Prep

Popularity Score

75/100

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