Believe it or not, making barbecue sauce is a lot easier than it seems. You just need the right ingredients that are properly portioned. Too much sweetness or too much spice can ruin the sauce. Just like a good soup, the perfect sauce requires balance. Fortunately for you, this completely vegan date-sweetened barbecue sauce is the perfect addition to any backyard cookout.

Sometimes the best tasting foods are made with the simplest ingredients. This barbecue sauce is read in under an hour and is like the much healthier version of a big bottle of Sweet Baby Ray’s. It may not come as a surprise to you, but a bottle of that barbecue sauce does not contain the healthiest ingredients. It contains high fructose corn syrup and regular can sugar, offering whopping 16 grams of sugar per two tablespoons. That’s quite a lot!

The good news is that this sauce is much healthier, tastier, and contains a fraction of the sugar content, offering 4.6 grams of sugar per four tablespoons. The best way to enjoy this barbecue sauce is the way you enjoy eating it. We recommend putting a large dollop on vegan burger or tofu sandwhich loaded with pickles and coleslaw. Are you drooling just thinking about that meal? We are, so let’s get straight to the recipe! Let us know how you like it in the comments below.

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One of the trickiest parts about switching from a vegetarian diet to a vegan diet is saying goodbye to cheese. A sharp brick of cheddar, creamy brie, or a luxurious cheese sauce can take your meal to the next level. Fortunately, you can make impressively delicious vegan and raw vegan renditions of cheeses and cheese sauces. You just need a handful of ingredients and a powerful blender!

The great thing about this low-fat vegan cheese sauce, besides the low-fat part, is that it comes together in just five minutes. Normally, vegan or raw vegan cheese sauces either have a base of cashews, another nut, or seeds. This cheese sauce packs a protein punch because the base is beans. This might just be the dairy-free cheese sauce you’ve been missing in your life. In fact, it may be the very sauce that gets you to convert from a vegetarian to a vegan.

Do beans give off that cheesy flavor, though? Unfortunately not, but that’s why you include nutritional yeast. Vegan cheese sauces depend on this ingredient! Fresh lemon juice gives this sauce a zesty zing and the almond milk provides a lovely creaminess to bring everything together. Once you blend all of the ingredients together, taste and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Feel like taking it up a notch? Add some garlic powder and onion powder and you won’t regret it!

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One of the most common things that people crave during the raw vegan diet, besides hot food, is the ability to use condiments freely. Because you cannot reach into the pantry or fridge to pull out your favorite hot sauce, ketchup, or other condiment, you have to make your own. If you make your own condiments, not only are they much healthier, but they also taste better.

That’s how we feel about this spicy tahini sauce, which exhibits bold and spicy flavors. It works great as a dip for raw vegetables, salad dressing (if you can handle the heat), and even a sauce for raw vegan tacos. Plus, this sauce is gluten-free, dairy-free, and 100% raw vegan, making it a great option for people with dietary restrictions. This tahini sauce only contains six ingredients, and none of them are processed. Unlike a bottled hot sauce, this sauce does not contain unhealthy fats, artificial flavors, or dyes.

Because this sauce is so versatile, you can use it several different ways, which is critical on a raw vegan diet. For example, drizzle it over zucchini noodles to make a spicy zoodle pasta. Add a little more water if you want to use it as an oil-free salad dressing. If you want to alter the spices, it can transform into a raw tahini Caesar dressing. There is truly no limit to what you can do with this condiment!

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You’ve heard about hot honey, but are you familiar with spicy maple syrup? Infusing the rich, comforting flavor of maple syrup with the spiciness of red pepper flakes and chili powder is truly a creation to appreciate. When you start experimenting with food, you can unlock a world of gastronomic possibilities. Some creations may not be as great as others, but you stumble on a gem like this spicy maple syrup every now and again.

The best thing about this condiment, besides how easy it is to make, is that you can use it on so many foods. Turn up the heat on your pancakes or appreciate the harmonious interplay of spicy and sweet on a sandwich. You can truly elevate your dishes to new heights, all the while establishing a balance of sweet and savory.

To make this condiment, combine all of the ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. This isn’t like those long oil-infusions that require you to double boil a jar of oil and herbs in a saucepan for over two hours. Simmer the ingredients in this recipe for about two to five minutes, or until it begins to thicken. Taste the syrup and adjust the spice level to your tolerance. Ideally, this shouldn’t burn your taste buds off and cause you to gasp for air. This is a balanced condiment that you can enjoy on myriad dishes.

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Forget taco Tuesday, because (and let’s be honest) you can enjoy tacos every night of the week. There are so many taco filling options, including cauliflower, potatoes, beans, chickpeas, fish, and more. Tacos come together easily and make for a great family style meal. Although the filling ingredients tend to take center stage, the toppings or condiments are of equal important. You need to have the right salsa, cilantro and onions, and, if you are really a taco connoisseur, pickled radishes or onions.

On their own, radishes exhibit a peppery flavor and crispy crunch. Some people love them and others hate them. If you fall into the hatred column, have you tried pickled radishes? They differ from classic pink pickled turnips that accompany Mediterranean dishes. These pickled radishes offer a sweet, spicy, and briny flavor. Enjoy them straight out of the jar, on tacos, burgers, sandwiches, and more. They have a subtle kick from the jalapeño, and you can always add more if you enjoy more spice in your life. Stuff cilantro into the pickling jar as well and let the pickling commence!

Once all of your ingredients are in the jar, pour in the pickling solution and some pepper flakes and mustard seeds. Allow at least 24 hours for the flavors to do their thing at room temperature. After the first day, you can store the pickled radishes in the fridge. The flavor only gets better as the days go by!

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No dairy, no problem. Say hello to your new favorite raw vegan condiment for salads, zoodle dishes, soups, and whatever else you can think of. Raw vegan hemp seed parmesan cheese is made by pulsing raw hemp seeds, nutritional yeast, and other of herbs and spices together in a food processor. This non-dairy cheese alternative exhibits that signature cheesy, nutty flavor that real parmesan offers. That makes this an extremely popular choice among vegans and raw vegans alike. It’s a great source of protein, healthy fats, and essential minerals, too!

Hemp seeds, or hemp hearts, contain a lot of health fats, specifically omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. These healthy fats play a role in improving brain function, heart health, and inflammation reduction. In fact, studies show that hemp seeds contain dietary fiber, which aids healthy digestion and weight management. Fiber works to regulate blood sugar levels, bowel movements, and aids in promoting feelings of fullness. Hemp seeds are also excellent sources of protein, providing all nine essential amino acids that the body cannot produce on its own.

The good news about this recipe is that it is very difficult to mess up. You don’t need to remember too many things, except for the fact that you don’t want to over-blend the ingredients. Everything should break down and come together in about 15 pulses. If you over-blend the ingredients, you will end up with flavored hemp seed butter, which is not the outcome you want. If you try the raw vegan parmesan and want to add more seasonings, go for it!

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Green tahini sauce is like a superhero sauce because it’s green, powerful, and here to save your taste buds from boring flavors and mundane meals. Made with fresh herbs, creamy tahini, lemon, garlic, and a few more seasonings and ingredients, this sauce brims with flavor. Douse your roasted veggies in this green tahini sauce if you feel that they lack flavor. Add some pizzazz to your sandwiches to level them up a few notches. You can even use this sauce as a salad dressing or dip for all the raw vegan eaters out there. The possibilities are endless, folks!

Just like Billy Mays used to say, “But wait, there’s more!” Not only does this green tahini sauce exhibit an amazing flavor profile, but it’s also packed with an assortment of health benefits. We won’t quite call it a multivitamin, but we will say that you can feel good about enjoying this raw vegan condiment. It contains fiber, vitamins, healthy fats, antioxidants, and more, so you’ll feel supercharged after just one dollop. Plus, as we stated before, it is 100% raw vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free!

There is no need to settle for a boring condiment like ketchup or mayo when you have a creamy condiment as delicious as this green tahini sauce? It’s a flavor explosion that will take your taste buds on a wild ride. Trust us when we tell your taste buds will thank us after you try this sauce. Drop a comment below and let us know if you loved it, or if you LOVED IT!

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Finally, a sauce that doesn’t require a blender! Sometimes, it’s nice to simply pour ingredients into a bowl, whisk them together, and then enjoy immediately. This chili lime tahini sauce is creamy and has a nutty, slightly spicy flavor with a zesty citrus flair. It serves as a perfect dip for your vegetable tray, but it also makes for a great salad dressing or drizzle for tacos, bowls, and so much more. It’s the condiment that you never knew you needed!

Tahini is a great ingredient, nay, a must-have ingredient in your kitchen. It adds a rich, nutty flavor and creamy texture to sauces, dressings, dips, and more. Besides the fact that it adds great flavor to recipes, tahini also exhibits some surprising health benefits. Tahini is naturally rich in healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals, with just one tablespoon providing more than 10% of the recommended daily intake for some nutrients. Tahini is especially high in lignan sesamin, a compound that exhibits promising antioxidant potential in animal and test-tube studies. More research is needed to fully understand the effects in humans, though.

This sauce is truly addictive, but we understand that you may not be able to finish it the same day you make it. If you have leftover tahini sauce, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. If it thickens up in the fridge, shake it up with a splash of water to help thin it out. Ideally, it should be pourable and smooth!

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We’re going to say this right away: this is one of those recipes you want to save. It is rich, but not overwhelming. Use it as a condiment, dip, spread, or sauce. You get that signature cheesy flavor without having to use fattening, sodium-rich cheese. You may love it so much that you abandon regular nacho cheese sauce for good!

Unlike other raw vegan “cheese” sauces, this nacho cheese sauce is completely nut-free. Instead of nuts or seeds, this sauce uses zucchini, red bell pepper, and nutritional yeast as thickening/flavor agents. The nutritional yeast is where that cheese flavor comes from, and it provides vegans with essential vitamin B12, which they typically lack due to their diet. Because zucchini has a lot of water, though, you have to dehydrate zucchini slices for about one hour at 115º F prior to blending it with the rest of the ingredients. That step, which may seem annoying, will help your sauce retain a luxuriously thick consistency.

The reason that this recipe uses zucchini instead of cashews is to help ease digestion. It is best that you do not mix a starch with protein. This may not matter so much to everyone, but those with sensitive digestive systems can benefit from knowing these types of food combining rules. If you ever want to familiarize yourself with those rules, click here for more information. Until then, enjoy the recipe!

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Tahini is having a moment right now, and we love it because it is an excellent way to add more satiating fats to a dish. Not only do tahini sauces add a creamy, slightly nutty flavor, but they also help you feel full and absorb fat-soluble vitamins from the rest of your meal. Although tahini doesn’t have a neutral flavor, it does lend itself to an assortment of dishes. Incorporate it into dressings, sauces, condiments, or even desserts!

You only need seven ingredients to make this sauce, most of which you probably have in your pantry or fridge. You may have to go purchase the fresh parsley and dill, though. If you cannot find dill or you prefer the flavor of other herbs, feel free to substitute them in. Great substitute herbs include mint or cilantro, but keep in mind that they may alter the flavor slightly. And if you don’t have grade A maple syrup, you can always replace it with raw agave nectar.

The thing we love about this tahini herb sauce is its versatility. Use it to add more flavor to grain bowls or drizzle it over roasted vegetables (once you finish cleansing, of course). It also works great as a dip for raw vegetables. Forget unhealthy, fattening ranch and use this sauce instead! Lastly, you can use it as a sandwich spread or even add a little water to help thin it out and use it as a salad dressing. The possibilities are endless!

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