15 Store-Bought Vegan Sauces and Spreads to Slather on Literally Everything
Justina Huddleston
Justina Huddleston
Justina Huddleston is a food writer living in Los Angeles. When she's not busy writing, she spends her time in the kitchen creating both virtuous and decidedly junky vegan food. Buffalo chickpea pizza, anyone? She's also been known to eat a plain block of tofu or beans straight out of the can for lunch, but somehow those culinary adventures don't make it to her Instagram. You can follow Justina on Twitter or see what's cooking in her kitchen on her blog, A Life of Little Pleasures.
There's nothing more disappointing than a dry veggie burger served sans sauce, which is why our fridge is like 80 percent full of vegan condiments. When we're eating French fries, buffalo cauliflower wings, and sandwiches stuffed with seitan, we need to reach for something that'll give our meal a finishing touch. Finding a variety of creamy, tangy, spicy, and salty vegan sauces and spreads can feel like a challenge. Here, 15 of the vegan condiments we always want to have on hand.
Sir Kensington's Fabanaise Chipotle Vegan Mayo ($7): Creamy, smokey, and spicy, this vegan mayo is totally dunkable. It gets its light and airy texture from chickpea brine, which is whipped to make a creamy spread.
Just Dressing Ranch ($4): What's life without ranch? For pizza crust, potato chips, and veggie sticks, this version belongs in your fridge.
Follow Your Heart Vegan Bleu Cheese Dressing ($4): Vegan bleu cheese sounds too good (or too weird?) to be true. Dunk one meatless hot wing into it, and you'll be totally sold.
Soy Vay Marinade & Sauce Veri Veri Teriyaki ($6): Sesame teriyaki marinade makes quick work of weeknight meals. There are dozens of ways to use it, but a classic tofy stir-fry is our go-to.
Bitchin' Sauce ($6): Bitchin' Sauce gets its creamy texture from almonds. Since it's made from nuts, it's got plenty of healthy protein too.
Victoria Vegan Vodka Sauce ($7): Vodka sauce is usually laden with cream and butter. Opt for this vegan version instead, so you can dip your breadsticks and chick'n nuggets with peace of mind.
Lee Kum Kee Hoisin Sauce ($4): Thick, glossy hoisin sauce is an essential ingredient if you crave the balance of sweet and savory in your foods.
Hatch Mild Red Enchilada Sauce ($4): Trust us when we say this sauce isn't just for enchiladas. Spread it on crispy chick'n patties, keep it on hand for vegan chilaquiles, or add some to your fave mac and cheeze if it needs a little boost.
Zhoug Sauce ($3): Yemeni zhoug is what you should reach for if you've got a taste for spicy foods. It's got a great herbal flavor and will definitely add some zip to whatever you're eating.
Golden Mountain Sauce ($6): Fish sauce and Worcestershire have met their match in Thai Golden Mountain sauce. It has a savory flavor that's usually hard to replicate in vegan products.
Bee Free Honee Made With Apples ($7): Former honey lovers will revel in this sweet and sticky "honee," made from reduced apple juice.
Majestic Garlic Raw Vegan Delicious Creamy Garlic Spread ($6): Similar to Turkish toum, this fluffy garlic spread offers huge flavor from a small ingredient list. It's so creamy, you'll have a hard time believing it's vegan.
Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce ($5): Frank's Buffalo sauce has a little secret. It may contain "butter" flavor, but it's made of totally vegan ingredients, leaving you free to drench your foods in it with abandon.
Bear Pond Farm Spicy Vegan Pesto ($7): Pesto doesn't need cheese to be your go-to pasta and pizza topping. Add in a kick of spice, and this vegan spread will earn a place in your heart (and fridge).
Follow Your Heart Vegenaise Horseradish Sauce ($4): Zesty horseradish sauce will add zip to whatever you're eating. Serve it with a meatless roast or slather it on a burger bun.
Get creative with your meals by finding ideas on our Pinterest page.
Get creative with your meals by finding ideas on our Pinterest page.
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Justina Huddleston
Justina Huddleston is a food writer living in Los Angeles. When she's not busy writing, she spends her time in the kitchen creating both virtuous and decidedly junky vegan food. Buffalo chickpea pizza, anyone? She's also been known to eat a plain block of tofu or beans straight out of the can for lunch, but somehow those culinary adventures don't make it to her Instagram. You can follow Justina on Twitter or see what's cooking in her kitchen on her blog, A Life of Little Pleasures.