Black bean sauce isn’t traditionally used for sushi, but I find that its robust flavor pairs well with mild vegetables. Fermented black soybeans add a depth of umami, a savory basic flavor, to this sauce that cannot be otherwise achieved with substituted ingredients....
Sweet Chili Sauce
Bottled versions of this sauce can be found on most grocers’ shelves. With just a few ingredients you most likely have on hand, you can create a tastier homemade version. Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 10 minutesMakes about 1½ cups (375 ml)1 cup (250 ml) orange juice½...
Miso Dressing
To keep this dressing light in flavor, use a neutral-flavored oil such as avocado, canola or grapeseed oil. For a nuttier flavor, use dark sesame oil or walnut oil. Prep Time: 15 minutes Makes about ½ cup (125 ml)½ cup (125 ml) white miso paste4 tablespoons Sushi Rice...
Amazu Sauce
Heating the vinegar changes the flavor profile and offers a less pungent bite to accompany the sweetness of this sauce.Prep time: 10 minutesCook Time: about 5 minutesMakes about 2 cups (500 ml)1 cup (250 ml) rice vinegar1 cup (250 ml) Vegetarian Dashi (page 27)3...
Clean Marinara Sauce
PREP TIME: 10 minutes | COOK TIME: 25 minutes | YIELD: 3 cups This comforting sauce is easy, versatile and delicious! 1 Tbsp (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil ½ large yellow onion, diced Pinch red pepper flakes 1 large clove garlic, minced 1 Tbsp (15 ml) tomato paste 1 x...
Zesty Cranberry-Berry Sauce
PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 6 minutes | YIELD: 8 x ¼-cup servings No holiday table is complete without this key condiment. If you have any left over (and that's a big if), try mixing it with yogurt and granola for a delicious breakfast treat. 10 oz (280 g) fresh or...
Mediterranean Breeze Bowl with Lemon Garlic Tahini Sauce
PREP: 5 minutes | COOK: 15 minutes | YIELD: 4 servings Because it's a breeze to make and it makes you feel like you're sitting at a Mediterranean seaside caf when you eat it! The pepperoncini adds a delightful spicy, pickled kick. 1 cup (240 ml) quinoa ½ tsp (2.5 ml)...
Puttanesca Sauce
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 35 minutes | YIELD: 10 x ¾-cup servings The direct translation of puttanesca isn't pleasant so I will spare you the details, but the taste of this sauce certainly is something to enjoy. Puttanesca sauce is a little spicy, a little salty and a...
Cilantro and Pumpkin Seed Pesto
PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 0 minutes | YIELD: 1 cup This versatile sauce can be used in a variety of ways and can be made out of any number of ingredient combinations. I've branched out to combine cilantro (one of my favorite herbs) with pumpkin seeds (which are...
TEMPEH BOLOGNESE SAUCE
Crumbled tempeh adds meaty texture to this classic pasta sauce that’s ready in under 30 minutes and freezes beautifully.YIELD: 6 SERVINGS8 oz. whole-grain tempeh2 Tbs. olive oil1 medium onion, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 Tbs. soy sauce or tamari1 28-oz. can...