Easy 4-Ingredient, No-Cook Sauce Recipe for Fall Vegetables (2024)

FAQs

Which sauce is good for vegetables? ›

Some of our favorite healthy dips are Hummus Dip made from chickpeas, Guacamole Dip made from avocados, Vegan Cheese Dip made from cashews and veggies, or Layered Greek Dip made from Greek yogurt, hummus, and veggies.

A coulis is basically a sauce made from puréed fruits and vegetables. A French word, you pronounce it coo-lee, not coo-liss. Google Translate says its English meaning is grout, but a French dictionary describes it as a juice concentrate.

Salt is the bare minimum, and the right amount will make a huge difference. Add salt gradually and taste as you go, they should taste more flavourful but not outright salty. Try herbs and spices like paprika, cumin, oregano, chilli powder, curry powder, basil and more.

It's quite simple really, sauce adds flavour, adds moisture, and improves texture to your food. We are only human, and unlike the animals that graze on the green green grass, we have advanced technologies that have led us to a wide range of different foods, textures and flavours, which brings us to sauce.

Chances are it's mirepoix. The culinary term refers to the combination of diced onion, carrots, and celery, gently cooked in fat. Mirepoix is a foundation for many classic dishes, including sauces, soups, braised meat dishes, and other recipes.

Or, for more flavor, try using broth, orange juice or wine in place of water. Add a touch of butter and sugar with a pinch of salt. The sugar and butter add shine to the glaze. Aromatics like herbs, ginger or citrus zest will add some zing.

What tastes good on vegetables? ›

Try herbs and spices like paprika, cumin, oregano, chilli powder, curry powder, basil and more. These Spiced Cauliflower Tacos use smoked paprika, mild chilli powder, ground cumin, salt and pepper together to make ultra-flavourful cauliflower bites. A bit of oil or butter adds so much flavour to vegetables.

Using different seasonings can completely transform your plant-based cooking. Spices like chile powder, curry, smoked paprika, cinnamon, cumin, and black pepper can do wonders for vegetables. And never forget the most important seasoning: salt (just remember to add a little bit at a time and keep tasting).