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    Home » All Recipes » Dinner » Vegan Mushroom Sauce

    Vegan Mushroom Sauce

    Jan 2, 2022 by Tania Sheff · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This Vegan Mushroom Sauce is healthy, easy, and absolutely delicious. With mouthwatering, savory flavors, you'll love adding it to all your favorite dishes.

    Mushroom Sauce poured over mashed potatoes

    Vegan Mushroom Sauce is a really tasty and creamy side that can be served with a variety of other dishes. Its rich flavors and smooth texture with perfectly cooked chunks of mushroom make it incredibly appetizing. As opposed to a lot of other creamy sauces, this one gets its richness from coconut milk. And with just enough garlic to give it a flavor boost, this mushroom sauce is mouthwateringly good.

    This vegan recipe uses nutritional yeast to provide a nutty, cheesy flavor that goes so well with the mushrooms. This earthy vegetable has a great "meaty" texture that makes this sauce delicious and satisfying. If you're looking for a recipe that marries lots of yummy flavors, then this Vegan Mushroom Sauce is the one for you. It's quick and easy, and uses ingredients you may already have on hand. Let's look at what we'll be using in this recipe.

    Video Tutorial

    mushroom sauce on a wooden spoon

    What you'll need

    • Mushrooms. Baby bella or regular crimini mushrooms can be used here. You can also add some portabello mushrooms to the sauce, if you like.
    • Coconut Cream. Use full-fat coconut cream or milk in this recipe to get that rich and smooth texture. Lighter and lower fat varieties are too thin for this sauce.
    • Nutritional yeast. This ingredient brings in the best cheesy flavor. Don't skip it! I use this brand.
    • Olive oil. Or you can use another kind, such as coconut, avocado, or canola oil.
    • Garlic. Oh yes! Use some extra! 🙂
    • Red pepper flakes. This adds just a touch of heat.
    • Salt and Pepper.

    How to Make this Vegan Mushroom Sauce

    1. Cut off the stems of the mushrooms and then dice them into ½-inch cubes.

    2. In a large saucepan or pot, pour the oil and then saute the mushrooms over medium-high heat, stirring as they simmer. Cook until they have shrunk some and are a deep brown color.

    3. Now add the minced garlic cloves, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, and stir well.

    4. Then add in the coconut milk and nutritional yeast. Stir everything together until well-combined. Serve hot with your favorite dishes and sides.

    mushroom sauce in the skillet

    Pro Tips

    Brown the mushrooms. Make sure that you brown the mushrooms nicely before adding the garlic and other ingredients. Browned mushrooms bring extra flavor to the sauce so this is a vital step.

    Don't skip the nutritional yeast. This ingredient adds a lot of flavor to this sauce, a nutty, cheesy flavor that is similar to Parmesan cheese. You definitely don't want to miss it!

    Serving ideas

    1. Mashed potatoes. My favorite way to enjoy this sauce is atop mashed potatoes.
    2. Vegan biscuits. Pour some of this sauce right on top and ENJOY this ultimate comfort food.
    3. Roasted vegetables. I like to pour this sauce right on top of roasted vegetables.
    4. Baked potatoes. Split a nicely baked potato, add a touch of plant butter, and pour the sauce on top!
    5. Fries. Make some yummy french fries and use this as a dipping sauce or pour it right on top of them.
    6. Cauliflower steak. I absolutely love to eat this sauce on these Cauliflower Steaks.

    How to store and reheat

    To store this Vegan Mushroom Sauce, pour it into a container with a tight lid and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. When you are ready to reheat it, just place it in a saucepan and warm it over low heat. Vegan sauces tend to really thicken up when they cool, so this will help loosen it up. If it is still too thick, then add a tiny amount of vegetable broth to the sauce and stir until it reaches the desired consistency. (Be careful not to add too much broth or your Mushroom Sauce will become too thin.)

    close up shot of mushroom sauce

    This vegan mushroom sauce recipe is…

    Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, gluten-free and dairy-free. It is much healthier than its dairy counterparts as well. Vegan Mushroom Sauce is a delicious and hearty sauce that will appeal to everyone. It is definitely going to impress your family and guests!

    Vegan Mushroom Sauce

    This Vegan Mushroom Sauce is healthy, easy, and absolutely delicious. With mouthwatering, savory flavors, you'll love adding it to all your favorite dishes.
    4.80 from 43 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 563kcal
    Author: Tania Sheff

    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs. mushrooms crimini or baby bella
    • 5 tbsp. olive oil
    • 5 garlic cloves, minced
    • ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
    • ½ tsp. salt
    • 13.5 oz. coconut cream
    • 2 tbsp. nutritional yeast
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    Instructions

    • Cut off the stems of the mushrooms and then dice them into ½-inch cubes.
    • In a large saucepan or pot, pour the oil and then saute the mushrooms over medium-high heat, stirring as they simmer. Cook until they have shrunk some and are a deep brown color.
    • Now add the minced garlic cloves, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, and stir well.
    • Then add in the coconut milk and nutritional yeast. Stir everything together until well-combined. Serve hot with your favorite dishes and sides.
    PssstYou can find detailed step-by-step photos right above this recipe card.

    Notes

    How to store and reheat

    To store this Vegan Mushroom Sauce, pour it into a container with a tight lid and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. When you are ready to reheat it, just place it in a saucepan and warm it over low heat. Vegan sauces tend to really thicken up when they cool, so this will help loosen it up. If it is still too thick, then add a tiny amount of vegetable broth to the sauce and stir until it reaches the desired consistency. (Be careful not to add too much broth or your Mushroom Sauce will become too thin.)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 563kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 32g | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 1195mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 4mg

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    Comments

    1. Dr Rob Davidson says

      June 04, 2021 at 6:34 am

      5 stars
      I make this every time I have guests and it's always a huge hit. Last night I made it just for myself and felt very pampered. Thanks for your excellent work.

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        June 05, 2021 at 10:58 pm

        Thank you so much for reporting back, Dr Rob! I am glad you found this recipe. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Karen says

      March 24, 2021 at 10:45 pm

      I'm not vegan, so can I use parmesan cheese instead of the yeast? Thanks

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        March 25, 2021 at 6:19 pm

        Hi Karen! Yes, you can do that. Happy cooking!

        Reply
    3. Nancy says

      December 20, 2020 at 2:40 pm

      I’m trying to avoid extra fat, what can I substitute for the coconut milk?

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        December 29, 2020 at 11:35 pm

        Hi Nancy! You can use some vegan mushroom stock instead mixed with about 2 tsp. of corn starch. Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    4. Chanel says

      December 11, 2020 at 1:44 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Tania,

      I wonder if I can skip the nutrious yeast because I don´t know where to buy it and what equivalent ingrediens it is in Sweden.
      Thanks for an answer.
      Have a great day.
      Regards,
      Chanel

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        December 12, 2020 at 11:41 pm

        Hi Chanel! Yes, you can skip it. Of course, the flavor would be different without it, but still good. You might want to reduce the coconut cream quantity just a bit. Let me know if you try it!

        Reply
        • Chanel says

          December 19, 2020 at 8:15 pm

          Hi, Tania,
          Thank you for your answer but I acctually did buy the nutrious yeast and must say i taste delicious! I will try your mushroom sauce soon.
          Wishing you a wonderful christmas and a happy new year!
          Regards,
          Chanel

          Reply
          • Tania Sheff says

            December 19, 2020 at 11:46 pm

            Thank you! Wishing you Happy Holidays, Chanel!

            Reply
    5. Tia says

      November 28, 2020 at 3:12 pm

      I’m not a vegan so can I use heavy cream or half and half instead of coconut cream

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        November 29, 2020 at 9:14 pm

        Yes, you can use either one of those. Heavy creamy will result smoother and creamier sauce, but it will add more calories, when compared to Half & Half. Let me know if you try it!

        Reply
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