Category: Sauces, Spreads, & Dips

Nuts (and seeds!) contain fiber, plant protein, healthy fats, and lots of vitamins and minerals — all essential nutrients for optimal health. Because of their blend of carbohydrate, protein, and fat, nut and seed butters make the perfect sustainable snack. Plus, making your own nut or seed butter is fun and delicious! Start with this Cashew Walnut Butter. Bonus that it only takes 5 minutes to make!

Hold onto your seat, gravy lovers, this savory sauce is bursting with flavor, super nutritious and simple to make! Cauliflower makes this gravy creamy in texture, mushrooms make it rich in flavor, and all of the ingredients come together to make it uber delicious! Use this gravy on top of mashed potatoes, plant-based stuffing, or grilled cauliflower “steaks.”

If you’re familiar with the light and refreshing orange-hued ginger dressing that tops your bowl of lettuce in a Japanese restaurant then you’ll recognize the flavors and textures here. Carrot Ginger Dressing starts with vibrant, energizing whole foods that transform into a creamy, flavorful dressing with just one push of the button (your blender!).

While this flavorsome condiment may not seem much at first glance, with its short list of ingredients and 5–minute preparation time, it’s actually powered-packed with nutrients like calcium, magnesium, and zinc from the toasted nori, and pumpkin and sesame seeds. It’s also filled with healthy plant-based fats and protein. Sprinkling just a bit on your grain bowls. stir-fries and avocado toast not only adds lots of flavor but also oodles of nutrition.

Pomegranates are chock-full of antioxidants, including vitamin C which supports immune function. They’re also high in nitrates (the good kind!), which are potent vasodilators. Cranberries are also high in antioxidants responsible for increasing blood flow, dilating blood vessels, and lowering blood pressure. Use this sauce on top of grilled tempeh, spread over berry muffins, or enjoy it alongside your favorite plant-based cheese.

It’s time to graduate from the ketchup we knew as kids with processed sugar and (un)natural flavorings, to the adult ketchup version with whole foods and healing spices. This recipe makes quite a bit, so our recommendation is either to store half in the fridge and half in the freezer or cut the recipe in half if you think one cup of ketchup is plenty for you and your family (see Chef’s Notes for storage tips). Have fun playing with this superfood ketchup in a variety of recipes.

Before you decide to skip over this recipe, non-cilantro lovers, this recipe is for you, too! Using the tofu as the base, add a different herb of choice, such as basil, parsley, or chives in place of the cilantro. Use the cream as a vegetable dip, on top of sandwiches, in grain bowls, or drizzled in tacos.

Allergic to nuts or simply want to add a little variety to your diet? Blended sunflower seeds create a creamy and nutty spread, similar to nut butters, but without the … nuts! Add a little natural sweetness with fiber-filled and nutrient-rich date paste (on its own, sunflower seed butter can be a little bitter) for a spread you can use on fruits, veggies, and whole grain crackers.

Move over peanut butter, this heavenly blend is just as creamy and flavorful but has one leg(ume) over you — selenium! Brazil nuts are outrageously high in selenium, in fact, there’s more than 300 times the amount of selenium in one ounce of Brazil nuts compared to one ounce of peanuts. We’ve blended in some creamy cashew butter to help balance out that selenium with other essential nutrients like magnesium and zinc.