Easy Vegan Hollandaise Sauce Recipe
This Easy Vegan Hollandaise Sauce is a creamy, plant-based alternative to the classic hollandaise, made with soft tofu, nutritional yeast, and flavorful spices. Perfect as a warm, savory drizzle over toasted bread, English muffins, or vegan breakfast sandwiches, it’s a delicious and wholesome option for a dairy-free, egg-free sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan, American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Hollandaise Sauce
- ¾ cup of soft tofu
- 2 teaspoons of mustard
- 4 tablespoons of nutritional yeast
- 1 ½ teaspoons of lemon juice
- ½ cup of plain unsweetened plant-based milk
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 2 teaspoons of soy sauce
- Pinch of paprika
- Pinch of turmeric
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Optional Sandwich Assembly
- 8 slices of bread or English muffins, toasted (optional)
- 1 tomato, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced (optional)
- Cayenne pepper, for garnishing (optional)
- Paprika, for garnishing (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper, for garnishing (optional)
Instructions
- Blend the Ingredients: Place the soft tofu, mustard, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, plant-based milk, olive oil, soy sauce, paprika, and turmeric into a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Then, add salt and pepper to taste and blend briefly again to incorporate.
- Warm the Sauce: Pour the blended hollandaise sauce into a saucepan and warm it over low heat. Stir occasionally to ensure even heating and prevent it from sticking or burning. Heat it gently until it is warm and ready to serve.
- Optional Sandwich Assembly: Toast the bread slices or English muffins if desired. On each half, layer a slice of tomato and some thin slices of avocado. Drizzle the warmed vegan hollandaise sauce over the top. Garnish with a sprinkle of cayenne pepper, paprika, and freshly ground black pepper for extra flavor and a colorful finish.
Notes
- For best results, use soft tofu for a smooth texture in the sauce.
- You can adjust the thickness by adding more or less plant-based milk.
- This sauce can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Use gluten-free bread or muffins to make the dish gluten-free.
- This recipe is vegan and free from any animal products.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat gently to avoid separation.
Keywords: Vegan Hollandaise Sauce, Plant-based Hollandaise, Easy Vegan Sauce, Tofu Sauce, Dairy-free Hollandaise, Vegan Breakfast Sauce
