Oil Free Roasted Vegetables With Easy Lemon Cream Sauce Recipes

VEGAN LEMON SAUCE (5 INGREDIENTS)

Steps:

• Add all of the ingredients to a high-powered blender, like a Vitamix, and blend until completely smooth. If you don't own a powerful blender, you should soak the cashews for several hours or boil them first. Drain them and then proceed.
• After blending, scrape down the sides and blend again. You want it 100% smooth like a heavy cream. It should be super creamy and beautifully tart.
• You can use immediately or chill in the fridge a few hours first. It will thicken up a lot more in the fridge similar to a sour cream texture. The sauce will last about 4 days in the fridge.
• See post above for many uses for this amazing vegan lemon cream sauce.

OIL-FREE ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Place a large pot or rimmed skillet on the stovetop and fill with 1/2 inch water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Once boiling, lower heat to medium-high (you're going for a low boil) and carefully place a steamer basket inside (I like this one - or sub a small colander or fine mesh strainer that rests over the water but not in the water).
• Add the starchy vegetables (carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes - Brussels sprouts are optional and should only be added if you like more tender Brussels - otherwise, set aside).
• Cover pot or skillet and steam the vegetables for 4-6 minutes or until just tender. A knife should easily pierce the vegetables but not easily slide all the way through. You're looking for them to be moist and slightly tender.
• Transfer the steamed starchy vegetables to one baking sheet, and arrange the non-starchy vegetables on the other baking sheet. Season to taste with salt and curry powder, and toss to coat.
• Bake for a total of 20-30 minutes or to desired doneness. The broccolini seems to require just 15 minutes, while the cabbage, bell pepper, and cauliflower benefit from a longer roast - up to 25-30 minutes. (Once steamed), the starchy vegetables shouldn't need more than 20 minutes in the oven. Steamed Brussels need to be roasted for 15 minutes, while unsteamed Brussels can roast for up to 20-25 minutes. Just watch the oven closely and check for doneness.
• At this point, they're ready to serve! However, I find that the vegetables are enhanced with a bit of fresh lemon juice, some herbs, and a drizzle of tahini.
• Store leftover vegetables covered in the refrigerator up to 3-4 days. Reheat over a cast-iron skillet or on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a 400-degree F (204 C) oven until hot - about 10 minutes.

OIL FREE ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH EASY LEMON CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Roast Vegetables: Toss halved brussels sprouts, sliced summer squash, red onion, portobello slices and butternut squash with the splash of white wine vinegar, amino acids, garlic cloves and some reduced sodium Montreal Chicken seasoning. Then on a parchment lined baking pan, roast at 400 degrees for 30-45 minutes depending on the level of done you like your vegetables. Stir halfway through!
• Add all ingredients except cornstarch to a small mason jar or small bowl. Slowly whisk in cornstarch. Pour mixture into a saucepan on stove and heat on low, whisking constantly to remove cornstarch clumps until thickened. Immediately remove when done and serve warm with vegetables.
• Serving options: serve roasted vegetables as a side dish with a drizzle of the lemon cream or fill a bowl with fresh spinach, add your vegetables, avocado slices and chickpeas then top with a drizzle of the sauce.