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Vegan Dips & Condiments

Vegan dips & condiments for pasta, veggies, Buddha bowls, soups, stews, curries, and more. Healthy, easy, and budget-friendly sauces, quick no-salt pickles, dressings, & dips.

Easy 7-minute Chili Crisp and Creamy Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing are two of my most popular condiments. Visit my Veggie Bowls recipes page for more inspiration.

Staple Condiments

  • Tofu feta in brine.
    Oil-Free Tofu Feta in Brine (High-Protein)
  • Healthy homemade ketchup in a glass jar.
    Healthy Homemade Ketchup Recipe
  • Healthy hot sauce recipe in a glass container.
    Low-Sodium Hot Sauce Recipe
  • Best vegan sour cream in a glass container.
    Best Vegan Sour Cream
  • Tofu sour cream in a white bowl with dill.
    Best Tofu Sour Cream
  • Egg-free mayonnaise in a glass jar with a black lid.
    Egg-Free Mayonnaise (2 -Ways)
  • Healthy green chutni in a bowl served with samosas.
    Green Chutney Recipe (Indian Green Sauce)
  • Longevity spice mix: Marjoram, turmeric, black pepper, ginger powder, garlic powder, long pepper, black cumin seeds, and cayenne.
    Longevity Spice Mix
  • Longevity powder for anti-aging with barberries, cocoa powder, wheat germ, amla, cinnamon, cloves, and flaxseed meal in a white container.
    Longevity Powder

Vegan Cream Substitutes

  • Hemp cream in a white pouring bowl.
    Quick Nondairy Cream Substitute (High-Protein, Heart-Healthy)
  • Tofu cream nondairy creamer in a white bowl.
    Tofu Cream (Vegan Cream Sauce Base)
  • Best vegan sour cream in a glass container.
    Best Vegan Sour Cream
  • Tofu sour cream in a white bowl with dill.
    Best Tofu Sour Cream
  • Egg-free mayonnaise in a glass jar with a black lid.
    Egg-Free Mayonnaise (2 -Ways)

Vegan Sauces

  • High-protein tofu pesto with pasta in a saucepan.
    Tofu Pesto (High-Protein)
  • Homemade spaghetti sauce with fresh tomatoes in a skillet.
    Homemade Tomato Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes (Pasta Sauce)
  • Creamy peanut dressing for noodles.
    Healthy Peanut Dressing for Noodles (or anything!)
  • Green miso sauce in a glass bowl with hemp hearts.
    Green Miso Sauce
  • Tomato chutney in a bowl.
    Easy Tomato Chutney (Ready in 20 Minutes)
  • Spiced yogurt sauce in a white bowl with a silver spoon.
    Best Spiced Yogurt Sauce
  • Vegan Turkish lentil balls (Mercimek Köfte) on lettuce leaves with green capsicum chutney.
    Easy Green Capsicum Chutney
  • Pouring green cashew sauce into a wooden bowl.
    Green Cashew Sauce (Creamy Dressing & Dipping Sauce)
  • Baja sauce in a white bowl next to a Baja bowl with rice, black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and lime.
    Best Chipotle Sauce Recipe
  • Ginger scallion sauce in a white bowl with a gold spoon.
    Easy Ginger Scallion Sauce Recipe for Noodles, Rice, Tofu & More
  • White vegan Alfredo sauce in a turquoise silicone container.
    Best Vegan Alfredo Sauce
  • Creamy garlic sauce garnished with chopped chives.
    Creamy Garlic Sauce Recipe
  • Creamy pumpkin seed pesto in a white bowl.
    Creamy Pumpkin Seed Pesto (No Pine Nuts)
  • Vegan gluten-free gravy being poured onto mashed potatoes.
    Easy 6-Ingredient Vegan Gravy (Rich, Silky & Gluten-Free)
  • Orange vegan pasta sauce with whole wheat penne pasta in a white bowl with a silver fork.
    Easy Vegan Pasta Sauce Recipe
  • Chili crisp with crushed red pepper, garlic, shallots and oil on a gold spoon in a glass jar.
    Easy Chili Crisp Recipe (7 Minutes)
  • Everything cashew sauce in a white bowl and drizzled on red lentil soup.
    Everything Cashew Sauce

Vegan Dips

  • Creamy vegan spinach and artichoke dip in a round baking dish.
    Vegan Spinach and Artichoke Dip (Nut-Free, High-Protein)
  • High-protein raita in white bowl with a gold spoon.
    High-Protein Raita
  • Greek Green Goddess Dip on a white platter with crudités.
    Greek Green Goddess Dip (High-Protein)
  • Green white bean lentil dip in a white bowl topped with Calabrian chili peppers.
    30-Gram Protein Creamy Bean Lentil Dip
  • Green pea hummus in a white bowl.
    Green Pea Hummus
  • Dairy free cream cheese with artichokes in a white bowl.
    High-Protein Vegan Artichoke Dip
  • Artichoke hummus with Calabrian chili peppers in a white bowl.
    5-Minute Artichoke Hummus Recipe
  • Four colorful antioxidant-rich vegan dips in white bowls.
    Simple Recipes for Antioxidant-Rich Meals (15 Minutes or Less)
  • Nut-Free Paprika Dip in a bowl.
    Paprika Dip
  • Homemade gluten-free crackers and sweet potato hummus with roasted lentils.
    Healthy Sweet Potato Hummus Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)
  • Easy golden hummus recipe with turmeric, and topped with roasted chickpeas.
    The Easiest And Healthiest Golden Hummus Recipe
  • Creamy high-protein edamame guacamole in a ceramic bowl.
    Edamame Guacamole: Protein-Rich Vegan Snack
  • Creamy white bean hummus topped with chili crisp and served with crispy toasts.
    Creamy White Bean Hummus (7 Ingredients)
  • Easy vegan tzatziki in a white bowl with a drizzle of olive oil.
    Easy Vegan Tzatziki
  • High-Protein Red Lentil Dip & Spread in a white bowl with chopped parsley.
    High-Protein Red Lentil Dip & Spread
  • Pink beetroot hummus in a white bowl with one toasted pita wedge.
    Creamy Roasted Beet Hummus (High-Protein)

Homemade Vegan Yogurt

  • Creamy soy milk yogurt in a bowl.
    Easy Soy Milk Yogurt Recipe (Instant Pot, Oven, Yogurt Maker)
  • Homemade cashew yogurt in a glass bowl topped with chopped apples, drizzle agave, hemp hearts, and a gold spoon.
    Homemade Cashew Yogurt

Vegan Spreads

  • High-protein vegan cream cheese on a bagel.
    High-Protein Vegan Cream Cheese (Nut-Free)
  • Blueberry and strawberry chia jams and English muffin with tahini and chia jams.
    How To Make Chia Seed Jam (With Any Fruit)
  • Date sweetened healthy homemade Nutella in a jar with hazelnuts and a gold spoon next to it.
    Healthy Nutella Recipe (no oil or added sugars)
  • Green avocado spread smeared on a large white speckled plate, topped with Everything Bagel Seasoning next to lemon, garlic, and a bunch of parsley.
    5-Minute Avocado Spread Recipe
  • Avocado crema in a small white bowl.
    5-Minute Avocado Crema Recipe (Dairy-Free Option)
  • Vegan cream cheese spread on a bagel and in a small bowl.
    Easy Vegan Cream Cheese (5 Minutes)
  • Walnut cream in a glass dish.
    Walnut Cream (Naturally Sweet, Dairy-Free)

Healthy Dressing Recipes

  • Pouring harissa dressing onto salad.
    Creamy Harissa Sauce (Oil-Free Harissa Dressing)
  • Roasted bell pepper sauce in a white container.
    Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce (10-Minutes, Oil-Free)
  • Greek yogurt salad dressing in a mixing bowl.
    Greek Yogurt Salad Dressing (5 Minutes, Protein-Rich)
  • Healthy Balsamic Cranberry Dressing in a glass jar.
    Balsamic Cranberry Dressing (Oil-Free, Naturally Sweetened)
  • Light tahini dressing in a glass bowl.
    Light Tahini Dressing
  • Herb dressing in a white bowl.
    Fresh Herb Dressing (Oil-Free)
  • Low calorie salad dressing next to a wooden bowl of kale salad.
    Oil-Free Artichoke Salad Dressing Recipe
  • Herb Greek yogurt sauce in a glass jar.
    Herb Greek Yogurt Sauce
  • Dill dressing in a white pouring bowl.
    Dairy-Free Dill Dressing Without Oil
  • Miso dressing in a glass beaker with a metal whisk.
    Miso Dressing
  • Pesto recipe without nuts in a white bowl with a gold spoon.
    Pesto (Oil-Free, Nut-Free)
  • Diabetic dressing for salads with a bowl of steamed kale.
    Salad Dressing for Diabetics
  • Seaweed salad dressing in a glass bowl with a whisk.
    Seaweed Salad Dressing
  • Creamy Asian tahini dressing in a glass bowl with a whisk.
    Creamy Asian Tahini Dressing
  • Green oil-free hemp seeds dressing in a white pouring bowl.
    5-Minute Hemp Seed Dressing (Oil-Free)
  • Tahini miso dressing with healthy salad.
    Miso Sauce
  • High-protein tempeh orzo bowl with miso chipotle dressing.
    Quick Chipotle Dressing (5 Ingredients, Oil-Free)
  • Dairy-free tahini yogurt sauce in a white bowl.
    How To Make Tahini Yogurt Sauce In 5 Minutes
  • Creamy Balsamic Dressing in a white bowl.
    Creamy Balsamic Dressing Recipe (Dairy-Free)
  • Vegan honey mustard salad dressing.
    Homemade Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe
  • Avocado salad dressing on a bed of chopped red cabbage, carrot, green onion, and roasted chickpeas next to a white jar of avocado dressing.
    The Best Avocado Dressing Recipe For A Healthy Salad
  • Golden dressing in a small white bowl next to a couscous salad and roasted cashews.
    Curry Dressing (Paleo)
  • Oil-free vegan salad dressing in a white pouring bowl next to a dressed salad with lettuce, carrots and tomatoes.
    Best Oil-Free Vegan Salad Dressing Recipe
  • Carrot ginger salad dressing in a glass mug.
    Easy Carrot Ginger Dressing
  • Thai Salad Dressing next to a white bowl of Thai Crunch Salad.
    Thai Salad Dressing
  • Yellow turmeric glow dressing in a white pouring bowl next to a roasted vegetable salad with cabbage, cashews, pomegranate, kale, and pickled shallots.
    Anti-Inflammatory Salad Dressing
  • Tahini miso dressing with healthy salad.
    Easy Miso Tahini Dressing
  • Japanese sesame dressing with chopped salad.
    Japanese Sesame Dressing Recipe 胡麻ドレッシング
  • Three healthy vegan salad dressings (green, orange, and cream colored) in glass jars.
    Healthy Salad Dressing Recipes
  • Balsamic vinaigrette in a glass jar with a chickpea salad bowl.
    Healthy Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe (5 Minutes)
  • Green Lemon Herb Tahini sauce in a white bowl with a gold spoon.
    Lemon Herb Tahini Recipe
  • Falafel sauce (lemon tahini) drizzled over two falafel, Mediterranean chopped salad, and hummus on a white plate.
    Easy Falafel Sauce Recipes
  • Healthy green goddess dressing in a white pouring cup next to a plate of cauliflower steaks with dressing.
    Creamy Tahini Green Goddess Dressing (Vegan + 5 Minutes)
  • Creamy Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing in a bowl with a spoon.
    Creamy Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing

Quick Pickles

  • Cauliflower florets in a pickle jar with black cumin seeds, star anise, cinnamon, red chili pepper, freeze dried ginger, black peppercorns, and apple cider vinegar.
    Quick Pickled Cauliflower
  • Pickled carrots in a glass pickle jar with spices.
    Quick Pickled Carrots Recipe
  • Picked red onion in a glass pickling jar.
    How to Make Pickled Onions That Are Good for You
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Hey! I'm Nisha.

A registered dietitian and Natural Gourmet Institute culinary school graduate. As a nutritionist and mom of three, I design my recipes to be pantry-friendly, healthful, and enjoyable for the whole family.

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High-Protein Breakfasts

  • Baked red lentil protein pancakes with toppings in four meal prep glass containers.
    Sheet Pan Red Lentil Protein Pancakes
  • Strawberry chia pudding in a glass jar with a wooden spoon.
    Strawberry Chia Pudding (High-Protein)
  • High-Protein Chocolate Chia Pudding in a glass bowl with a spoon.
    High-Protein Chocolate Chia Pudding with Yogurt
  • High-protein apple cinnamon chia seed oatmeal in a bowl with a spoon and sliced apples on top with a drizzle of date syrup.
    Protein Chia Seed Oatmeal (Apple-Cinnamon)
  • Savory protein porridge with oats and red lentils in a white bowl on a wooden board.
    Savory Protein Porridge
  • Breakfast Lentils Vegan Porridge in a meal prep container with a spoon.
    Breakfast Lentils Vegan Porridge (High-Protein)

Longevity Soups & Stews

  • Miso soup with noodles, mushrooms, tofu, nori seaweed, and green onion.
    Best Miso Noodle Soup
  • Vegan red bean and rice in a white bowl with chopped cilantro.
    Vegan Red Beans and Rice Recipe
  • Tempeh, lentils, potatoes, and carrots in a tomato broth stew served with brown rice.
    'Tempeh That Tastes Good' Vegan Protein Stew Recipe
  • Vegan tofu chili in a white bowl.
    Tofu Chili (High-Protein)
  • Cooked quinoa with lentils, corn, diced tomatoes, celery, red onions, and carrots in a white bowl. Topped with vegan sour cream, avocado, and chopped cilantro.
    High-Protein Quinoa & Lentils Without Oil
  • Orange colored vegetable soup with white beans, quinoa, celery, carrots, zucchini, kale, and diced tomatoes in a white bowl.
    White Bean Soup with Quinoa

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