Vegan Garlic Sauce For Falafel, Kebab, and Shawarma Recipe
This vegan garlic sauce recipe for falafel, kebab, or shawarma is light and creamy, dairy-free, and loaded with zesty garlicky flavor. Learn how to make this plant-based garlic sauce in just 5 minutes in your blender or food processor.
A super versatile sauce that is loaded with flavor, and truly amazing on any savory dish – from breakfast to dinner. I love serving this creamy vegan garlic sauce recipe over my tofu shawarmas, as a dip for oven roasted fries, or to top veggie kabobs in the oven.
This fantastic creamy vegan garlic sauce recipe is the perfect addition to your next falafel! A bright and tangy dip, this garlic sauce is loaded with fresh ingredients like raw garlic, and green onions and some great pantry staples. This is just like garlic sauce you would get on a pita, but easy to make at home!
This creamy garlic dip or sauce is the perfect addition to your Greek, Mediterranean or Middle Eastern plate. It’s a garlic lovers dream. I also love enjoying this sauce with my shawarma spiced chickpeas, sheet pan falafel, or tofu shawarma wraps! It’s an easy recipe that will add major flavor.
Before You Dig In:
- This sauce is creamy, fresh, bright, and SO flavorful!
- It’s garlicky and herby.
- Ready in 5 minutes, this sauce is a super quick condiment to get on the table fast.
- Anyone can successfully make this sauce if you have a blender or food processor.
- Vegan, gluten free, and high in protein!
A Creamy Plant-Based Garlic Recipe That’s Perfect for Summer
This no-cook garlic sauce is a quick and simple recipe. No heat needed for this fantastic dipping sauce. This vegan cream sauce comes together in about 5 minutes, and doesn’t require the stove or microwave to make. Add all ingredients to a small bowl or blender, and mix well!
Just use a few pantry staple ingredients, a few fresh chopped herbs and veggies, and you have a creamy sauce just waiting for your plate! It’s so delicious to serve with our vegan shawarma bowl recipe or just with rice cooker yellow rice and veggies.
What’s In This Creamy Vegan Garlic Sauce Recipe?
Be sure to visit the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!
Only a few simple ingredients are needed to give this sauce a creamy texture and fantastic flavor!
- A creamy base – you can use vegan mayo, vegan sour cream, silken tofu, or a quick cashew cream made out of raw cashews soaked in hot water.
- Fresh Garlic – Use fresh cloves of garlic, or garlic powder if desired.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Apple Cider Vinegar or Lemon Juice
- Sea salt & Black Pepper
Other Optional Add-Ins
- Nutritional Yeast can give the sauce a more cheesy flavor.
- Add melted vegan butter for a richer sauce.
- Throw in a handful or fresh herbs at the end like fresh dill, fresh parsley, or basil.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicier sauce.
- Add to a baked potato for an extra flavor boost!
Make This Recipe
- In a blender, add the tofu, garlic cloves, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Blend on low speed until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Add the garlic sauce to a bowl, and stir on the fresh dill and the green onions. Add a little green onion to garnish and enjoy!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can substitute the silken tofu in this recipe for a vegan sour cream or yogurt instead.
Yes, you can spread it on regular bread or garlic bread! It makes a great sandwich spread for veggie sandwiches or wraps.
Absolutely, you could also toss it with freshly cooked pasta for a fun twist on alfredo sauce.
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Vegan Garlic Sauce
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 12 ounce package silken tofu
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- In a blender, add the tofu, garlic cloves, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth
- Pour tofu mixture into a bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt or pepper to taste.
- Serve on shawarma, as a dip, on pita, or with falafel!
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Notes
- Nutritional Yeast can give the sauce a more cheesy flavor.
- Add melted vegan butter for a richer sauce.
- Throw in a handful or fresh herbs at the end like fresh dill, fresh parsley, or basil.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicier sauce.
- Add to a baked potato for an extra flavor boost!
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Used in many dishes enhancing the flavors
Useful in so many ways and so tasty
This sauce can be used in many ways and is tasty
Lovely, tasty and easy to make recipe. I did put in a squeeze of lemon though, it gave it a fresher feel.
Love the versatility for this recipe