Elevate your vegan sauces with these strawberry twists
What's the story
Strawberries aren't just for desserts or salads; they can serve as a delicious base for a range of vegan sauces.
Packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, strawberries impart a fresh, sweet, and slightly tangy flavor to any dish.
This article delves into five creative ways to utilize strawberries in vegan sauces, elevating your meal's taste profiles with this versatile fruit.
Glaze
Strawberry balsamic glaze
Strawberries and balsamic vinegar come together to form a decadent glaze ideal for drizzling over roasted vegetables or vegan cheesecakes.
Just blend fresh strawberries until smooth, then simmer with balsamic vinegar and a hint of maple syrup until thickened.
The result is a sweet-tart sauce that adds a touch of elegance to any dish.
Salsa
Spicy strawberry salsa
If you like your food with a bit of a kick, spicy strawberry salsa is the way to go.
Just dice some fresh strawberries and combine them with chopped jalapenos, red onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
It's delicious served with grilled tofu or as a colorful topping for vegan tacos, bringing a touch of Mexican flair to your meal.
Dressing
Creamy strawberry salad dressing
Take your salads to the next level with a creamy strawberry dressing that's both light and packed with flavor.
To make this dressing, simply blend fresh strawberries with soaked cashews, lemon juice, water, and a touch of agave syrup until smooth.
The cashews add a creamy texture without the need for dairy, and the strawberries bring a lovely natural sweetness and a pop of color to your salad dressings.
BBQ sauce
Strawberry BBQ sauce
Barbecue isn't just about the smoky flavors; strawberries can bring a surprisingly delicious twist!
Just cook pureed strawberries with tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and brown sugar.
Simmer it all for about 20 minutes until it gets thick.
This strawberry BBQ sauce is great for brushing on grilled veggies or even as a dipping sauce. Yummy!
Dip
Sweet and sour strawberry dip
Perfect for dipping appetizers or snacks such as spring rolls or fresh vegetable crudites, this dip offers a unique balance of sweet strawberries and zesty citrus fruits like orange or lime juice.
Plus, the ginger adds a bit of warmth to the mix.
Just blend everything until smooth, and serve it chilled with your favorite snacks. Yum!