Abbie

Published on April 4, 2022

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Dairy free vegan horseradish sauce is creamy, tangy, versatile, and ready in just a couple of minutes.

Most of the time you will see horseradish sauce paired with some type of beef, but there are so many other ways you can use it. When you see it in the stores in the jar, you probably have never even thought about where it came from.

Horseradish is actually a root vegetable that’s a little spicy and belongs to the mustard family. It’s known to be packed with vitamins and minerals that may aid in easing inflammation and fighting diseases because of the antioxidants. The jarred horseradish sauces you see in the stores have a high sodium content (along with many preservatives and added ingredients), which is another great reason to make it from scratch.

Because of the potent flavor, you don’t need a ton because a small amount goes a long way and can jazz up just about any dish. The secret ingredient that you won’t find in most other horsey sauce recipes is silken tofu. Many don’t know but when you blend it with other ingredients it makes an excellent spread and is really creamy.

vegan horseradish sauce in a glass bowl on a plate with peppers

Vegan Horseradish Sauce Ingredients

Silken tofu

Lemon juice

Salt and pepper

Horseradish – use store-bought or grated horseradish

Minced chives for garnish

How to Make Creamy Vegan Horseradish Sauce

Combine all of the ingredients into a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth and creamy. Sprinkle in the chives before serving.

Tips for Making and Storing

The silken tofu is ultra-creamy when blended so no need for vegan mayo or cheese.
For a tangy sauce add more lemon juice, if it’s too bitter drizzle in some maple syrup.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
If you don’t have tofu you can use veganaise, but you should really see what the silken is all about!