Vegan Creamy Dijon Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder (for thickening)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Thickening Agent:
   • In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch (or arrowroot powder) with a few tablespoons of the almond milk until smooth. This will be your thickening agent.
2. Cook the Garlic:
   • In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
   • Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
3. Combine Ingredients:
   • Add the remaining almond milk, Dijon mustard, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and onion powder to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
4. Thicken the Sauce:
   • Slowly whisk in the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan.
   • Continue to whisk constantly until the sauce begins to thicken, about 3-5 minutes.
5. Season and Serve:
   • Once thickened to your desired consistency, remove the sauce from heat.
   • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
   • Serve immediately, or let it cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Tips:

• Adjust the thickness by adding more or less cornstarch mixture. If it gets too thick, you can thin it out with a little more almond milk.
• This sauce is great over vegetables, pasta, grains, or as a dip for vegan nuggets and other snacks.