Vegan/Vegetarian Condiments/Dressings/Sauces Archives

HOMEMADE BOUILLON POWDER

This Homemade Salt-Free Bouillon Powder by Dr. Cindy Tanzar is a simple, clean, and flavorful way to season soups, sauces, grains, and vegetables. Free from salt, MSG, and preservatives, this pantry staple adds depth and comfort to your cooking—without counting toward your daily checklist.

FRESH STRAWBERRY SALSA

Try this fresh strawberry salsa by Dr. Cindy Tanzar for a sweet and spicy twist on your favorite meals. Easy, colorful, and plan-approved for Standard, Vegan, and Maintenance!

EGGPLANT CAPONATA

Caponata is a delicious Sicilian eggplant dish with many variations. It’s flavors are savory and earthy, yet tangy. It can be served warm or at room temperature as a side dish, or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish. Making this dish ahead of time lets the flavors develop even further.

VEGAN “FETA” CHEESE

This recipe shared by Cathy Blanks is quite innovative and a “must try” for our vegan and vegetarian clients. Feta cheese makes so many dishes special and is a terrific way to add protein to your meals.

EASY VEGAN MAYONNAISE

Traditional mayonnaise contains eggs, which means it is not vegan. This recipe is not only much easier to make than traditional mayonnaise, it is much more forgiving, as well.

VEGAN PARMESAN CHEESE

We absolutely love this recipe that Cathy Blanks shared with Genesis! It is amazingly nutritious, chocked full of B-vitamins from the nutritional yeast and protein from both the hemp hearts and nutritional yeast. The hemp hearts add a very satisfying, chewy texture, while the yeast, garlic and onion provide a terrific tang. This has to be the easiest recipe ever, yet you can use it anywhere you would Parmesan cheese – on salads, sprinkled over vegetables, soups and much more.

JILL’S TOMATO SAUCE

Plan: (Standard) Serving information: Makes 8-9 servings. One serving is 1/4-1/2 cup of sauce. Counts as part of your cooked vegetable. INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS

PEANUT SAUCE

The recipe can be doubled for extra to be used as a salad dressing, dip for veggies or drizzled over zucchini noodles.

ALMOND BUTTER SAUCE

Need a go-to clean eating sauce? This creamy almond butter sauce is smooth, tangy, and slightly sweet—great for salads, noodles, or dipping veggies. Easy to prep and full of flavor!

ASIAN ORANGE SAUCE

Everyone loves a great orange sauce to pour over chicken, beef or even some vegetables, but it can be quite difficult to find an orange sauce that doesn’t contain high-glycemic orange juice or orange marmalade containing artificial sweeteners. This recipe strikes a great balance and is full of flavor. It has an Asian flair, but would still be great served on the side with a non-Asian meal. It especially pairs well with dark meat chicken or turkey. Do not salt food prior to cooking if you plan to use this sauce, as it contains sodium in the coconut aminos.

ASIAN SESAME DRESSING

This 5-minute salad dressing is simple, tangy and so delicious! Not only is it great on any type of salad, but it’s also good as a marinade, sprinkled on many types of vegetables or even pouring over grilled chicken. Sesame oil can be used on occasion in small amounts for flavoring, as a little goes a long way. Toasted sesame has a more distinct sesame flavor than untoasted. Making your own salad dressing is not only very simple, it tastes better and costs much less per serving. Whether you add in the optional ingredients listed or make it very basic, you will love this dressing!

AVOCADO SAUCE

Plan: (Standard) Serving information: Makes 2 servings. One serving covers your fat. INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS

BBQ SAUCE

Plan: (Standard) Serving information: Makes 4-6 servings. You don’t need to figure out how to add this to your checklist. Just enjoy!!! INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS

BLUEBERRY SAUCE

This is when “thinking-outside-the-food-box” is really in your favor. Traditionally, we have always limited our thinking of blueberry sauce as something to be spooned warm over ice cream, but it’s much too healthy and delicious to avoid. Try spooning this sauce over stronger flavors of fish (like salmon), game (venison, etc.) or dark-meat chicken for a truly elegant dish. You can also mix blueberry sauce with our BBQ Sauce, and use it when grilling chicken, as it adds a delicious, natural sweetness. As a great breakfast addition, spread it over our Almond Flour Pancakes, too. It is also a great option for eating on the side of your meal as your fruit option, making it more like a dessert.

BROWN SUGAR BALSAMIC DRESSING

In addition to providing a host of health benefits, Balsamic vinegar also lends amazing flavor and a touch of class to many dishes. With a perfect blend of sweet, savory and tart flavors, this dressing can be used to drizzle over roasted or grilled vegetables, sautéed onions and mushrooms, tomato salad, chicken, beef, salmon or even strawberries. You can adjust the sweetness to your liking or not even use the “brown sugar” at all. Swerve Brown sugar replacement is a great low-glycemic, weight-loss friendly product that can be found at many grocery stores (Walmart, Kroger, etc.) now or online.

CAJUN SPICE RUB

Plan: (Standard) Serving information: INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS BASIC MARINADE RULES Marinades use four basic components for balance: You can then add any variety of herbs or spices you like. There are no hard/fast rules. This will give you room to play and enjoy variety

CITRUS DRESSING

Plan: (Standard) Serving information: Makes 4-6 servings. No need to count it as part of your checklist. Just enjoy 2-3 tbsp. as your dressing or marinade.. INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS

CRANBERRY-ORANGE SAUCE

We often get requests for this Thanksgiving favorite every year. It is a traditional favorite that, with it’s tart and somewhat bitter tang, really helps to cut through the richness of all the other dishes. Yet another great recipe from Wholesome Yum, this is a healthy, fresh alternative to the canned, overly-sweetened cranberry sauces. It will be one of the easiest sides you make for Thanksgiving, yet will yield a lot of flavor and beautiful color on your table.

DAIRY-FREE ALFREDO SAUCE

This Alfredo Sauce is a delicious cashew-based sauce that gets its cheesy flavor from nutritional yeast, which is actually deactivated yeast. Found in most grocery stores (usually next to regular yeast), it provides a very nutty, cheese-like flavor that is a great source of B-vitamins. You can always sprinkle nutritional yeast on veggies or other foods by itself for a little extra cheesy flavor. You can use this Alfredo Sauce over any vegetable, spiraled vegetable noodles, chicken or anything you like.

DAIRY-FREE SOUR CREAM

Sour Cream is great topping on many dishes, but not so good for those trying to avoid dairy. There are two sour cream recipes below and both are creamy, rich and tangy – just like sour cream. While they don’t taste exactly like dairy sour cream, they certainly are close and a very tasty alternative. Once added to your food, you will barely notice the difference. The cashew-based recipe is creamier and very neutral in flavor, while the coconut cream-based recipe does have a mild coconut flavor. Both are good.

ITALIAN DRESSING

Plan: (Standard) Serving information: Makes 11-12 servings. A serving is 1.5 tablespoon and covers your fat at your meal. INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS

LEMON VINAIGRETTE DRESSING (with a Creamy Version)

This is an easy and delicious vinaigrette that is tasty any time of year, but is especially nice in the Spring and Summer. It is perfect on salad, but also delicious on grilled vegetables, chicken or fish. This dressing is much tastier and fresher than bottled versions, too.

LEMON DIJON MARINADE

Plan: (Standard) Serving information: Makes 1 serving. Enjoy it, no need to add to your checklist. INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS

CUMIN LIME MARINADE

Plan: (Standard) Serving information: Makes 2 servings. Covers your fat. INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS

MARINARA SAUCE

Looking for a recipe for all those homegrown tomatoes? Marinara Sauce is a perfect solution that doesn’t contain sugar, which is in so many store-bought sauces. It is a quick and very easy sauce, seasoned traditionally with garlic, spices, herbs and crushed red pepper. Marinara can be as chunky or pureed as you prefer and is a perfect complement to zucchini noodles, grilled or roasted vegetables or even with chicken. Out of season, you can always use a quality canned tomato, like San Marzano, whether whole or diced. Depending on the size of your fresh tomato, it can equal 1-1.5 cups canned. Drain the liquid, reserving only if more is needed after cooking.

NO SUGAR WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE

Worcestershire sauce has been a frequently requested condiment over the years; however, traditional brands contain sugar and molasses. After trying many recipes, I think we have found the answer! You can use Worcestershire sauce in many ways to add a depth of flavor to your recipes – like marinades, soups, burgers, roast beef, salad dressings, roasted vegetables or even scrambled eggs. A little bit goes a long way, so you don’t have to worry how it fits into the plan. Just enjoy!

POPPYSEED DRESSING

The creamy poppyseed dressing will become a favorite on any salad, but works very well with the sweetness of the berries.

RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Salad dressing is one of those items that can be troublesome when trying to eat a healthy, anti-inflammatory lifestyle… but it doesn’t have to be. Vinaigrette’s are so easy and add a lot of variety. With frozen berries year-round, you don’t have to just limit yourself to fresh summer berries with this sweet and savory recipe. While a vinaigrette made with frozen, thawed berries is best in a blender, you can also just mash fresh berries for a chunkier texture. Raspberry flavor is great in a salad, but think outside the box and serve it over roasted or grilled vegetables (asparagus, green beans, butternut squash, etc.), grilled salmon or chicken. Brighten up a bowl of fresh-diced summer vegetables, as well.

ROASTED GARLIC (and what to do with it)

Roasting garlic is something everyone should do and something you will want to make often after you try it. Probably our easiest recipe of all time, but one that packs a lot of flavor… the sharp garlic becomes very mellow and sweet when roasted and spreads like a jam. You can add it to soups, stews, gravy, casseroles, mayonnaise, cooked vegetables, mixed into butter, mixed into hamburger meat before grilling, on top of steak or chicken, in salad dressing, guacamole, rubbed on cauliflower pizza crust in your manual or even mixed into salsa. The possibilities are endless.

TERIYAKI SAUCE AND MARINADE

Finally! We have been working to provide a teriyaki sauce for a while. I’ve just never been that pleased with the results. This sauce is so easy, provides great flavor and more options for your meals. If you haven’t yet found the Dorot Gardens ginger, it is so handy. I purchase it at our Forest Kroger in the freezer section. I have seen it in both the frozen vegetable and frozen fruit areas. Very nice to have on hand. This sauce is easily doubled if you need more for dipping or other recipes.

TZATZIKI SAUCE (Dairy-Free)

The freshness and flavor of Greek foods are incredibly inviting, and Tzatziki sauce is no exception. Submitted by Mary Clugston, this recipe is a delicious way to add a tangy flavor of Greece to any meal – without the dairy. Typically made with yogurt, this recipe uses coconut cream for a GHS plan-approved dip for meat or vegetables, or as a salad dressing. Tzatziki lasts about 3 days in the frig before the cucumbers start to break down and become watery. Simply cut the recipe in half if it’s more than needed.

BLUEBERRY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

This vinaigrette is a quick and simple recipe that adds a very flavorful twist to any salad. The flavor seems to intensify after it sits a few hours. You could even use this dressing as a sauce on salmon or chicken to elevate an everyday dish.

ROASTED RED PEPPER SALSA

A key to maintaining a healthy eating lifestyle is incorporating a variety of foods and flavors into your meal planning. There are a hundred ways to prepare an everyday piece of chicken that can transform what would normally be a boring meal into something special and flavorful. Red Pepper Salsa is an incredible flavor booster that can be used on chicken, fish, beef or even vegetables. You can buy roasted peppers already roasted in a jar (without sugar) or roast them at home. They are so easy to make. Balsamic vinegar adds great flavor to this recipe. Purchase one without added sugars (and never “sugar free,” meaning artificial sweeteners). Most will have a natural fruit sugar as part of the ingredients, which is fine in the small quantity used.

ROASTED TOMATO MARINARA WITH GARLIC AND BASIL

This is such an easy recipe and a great way to use up garden tomatoes. You can forego the peeling of the tomatoes and straining of the seeds and blend the marinara to be chunky or smooth. The slow-roasted taste is richer and lends a much fresher taste than canned varieties.

STEAK SAUCE

There have been several requests for steak sauce lately. We have tried several recipes over the years, but they just haven’t been that great. Traditional sauces are either high in carbohydrates or contain ingredients that are not Genesis friendly, such as A1, which contains corn syrup, raisin paste and preservatives. While A1 is more tomato-based, this recipe is vinegar-based. It gives a great zing of flavor to any meat. The Worcestershire Sauce in this recipe has a very small amount of sugar, but is quite small when included in the recipe, so it won’t be a problem. You can always cut the recipe in half if you don’t use it often.

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