Bright & Bold Mustard Sauce

Recipe by: Plant Powered Metro New York

This tangy, creamy sauce is a perfect drizzle on grains, vegetables, or power bowls and low in fat, potassium & phosphorus.
Meal TypeDressing
DietsDairy free, Gluten free, Halal, Low carb, Low cholesterol, Low fat, Low phosphorus, Low potassium, Low protein, Low sodium, Vegan, Kosher, Low sugar, Vegetarian
Ingredients
Yield:
2 Cups
  • ½ cup yellow, prepared mustard
  • 1 tablespoon mustard powder
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 inches grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons cashew butter
  • ⅓ cup silken tofu
mustard sauce in a bowl, have a plant logo
Directions
Prep: 5 min, Cook: 1 min, Total: 6 min
  1. In a mini food processor or other blending device, combine all ingredients.
  2. Process until smooth. Chill for 30 minutes [optional].
  3. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Chef's Note: You can use balsamic vinegar for a deeper flavor. We used mustard powder to decrease the potassium content. The vinegar cuts through the mustard powder’s pungency, so it is a must for this recipe. If you decrease the amount of mustard powder, reduce the amount of vinegar.  This pairs with Balsamic Herb Tofu with Rainbow Roast Vegetables.

Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 2 Tablespoons
  • Calories: 55 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 6 g
    • Dietary Fiber:1  g
    • Total Sugars: 4 g
  • Protein:2  g
  • Fat: 2.3 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Sodium: 145 mg
  • Potassium: 89 mg
  • Calcium: 20.4 mg
  • Phosphorus: 44 mg 

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