Easy homemade Whole30 Sauces
It’s very easy to make your own Whole30 sauces at home. With some basic pantry ingredients (coconut aminos, fish sauce, vinegar), a handful of fresh items (herbs, lemon, lime, garlic) and some simple seasonings, you are well on your way to mixing up some delicious sauces!
Why no mayo?
We know that you can make your own mayo at home and a lot of Whole30 sauces are mayo based. Personally, we find that making mayo at home can be challenging. In addition, Erica can’t eat eggs and making a mayo without eggs doesn’t really work. We have also found two brands with excellent Whole30 compliant mayo options:
Primal Kitchen (Use code RSG10 for 10% off your order)Chosen Foods
Both of these brands have excellent regular mayo that can be found in a lot of stores. They also have flavors like chipotle lime, garlic aioli, harissa and black garlic that are perfect for sauces and dipping.
Onto these easy Whole30 Sauces
Get ready for a flavor explosion! Don’t be surprised if a few of these sauces make it into your regular rotation, even after your Whole30 is over. You’ll be amazed at how a sauce, made with healthy fats and simple ingredients, can add so much flavor and variety to any meal.
Whole30 Stir-fry Sauce
A staple that can be used with just about any mixture of protein and veggies. Some of our favorite, quick and easy combos are:
Shrimp, bell pepper, bok choy + stir-fry sauceFlank steak strips, broccoli, green onion + stir-fry sauceChicken cubes, zucchini slices, mushrooms + stir-fry sauce
Some tips for using this sauce:
Have leftover protein? Sauté it in a pan with some veggies and stir-fry sauce for a quick lunch.Add the sauce to some wilted greens for extra flavor.Stir some in with cauliflower rice, it will soak up all the savory goodness.
Whole30 “Cheesy” Pesto Sauce
Packed with flavor from fresh basil, artichoke hearts and lemon juice. This pesto sauce gets a “cheesy” flavor boost from nutritional yeast. Some common ways to use it:
Mix with chicken and zoodles for some creamy pesto zoodlesMix with eggs, spinach and sausage for some “green eggs” (see our Jambalaya post for a bunch of Whole30 compliant sausage options)Mix with spaghetti squash noodles and your protein of choice
Some tips for using this sauce:
Use as a dip for chopped up veggies for an easy snackSlather on cooked chicken, fish or beef for extra flavor Use as a topping for any bowl or salad meal (veggies + protein + pesto)
Whole30 BBQ Sauce
We created this Whole30 BBQ sauce because we couldn’t find any at the store without added sugar. We use it for recipes like:
BBQ pulled chickenSlow cooker BBQ beefInstant Pot pulled pork
Some tips for using this sauce:
Use this to replace any standard store bought BBQ sauce in recipesIt’s great slathered on any grilled meatsUse it to add BBQ flavor to leftover protein like shredded chicken
Whole30 Creamy Garlic Sauce
This sauce is like a creamy garlic alfredo sauce – but totally Whole30 compliant! It will fill that creamy sauce craving if you are looking for some “comfort” food. Some ways you can use this sauce:
Make creamy chicken alfredo zoodlesMix it with any sauteéd veggies and protein Add it to coleslaw for a creamy, mayo-free sauceMix it into soup for extra flavorUse it as a dip for chicken wings
Some tips for using this sauce:
You don’t have to soak the cashews for this sauce, it’s a time-saver!It’s best to heat this sauce up over low heat in a pan on the stoveYou can mix it with some bone broth when heating if you want to thin it out
Whole30 Creamy Herb Sauce
This is a tangy, herby sauce that perfect for spring and summer! It’s kind of a mix between a chimichurri and a tangy mustard sauce. You can use it for:
Salad dressingA sauce for grilled meatsMarinating chicken or pork
Some tips for using this sauce:
You can use any kind of mustard you preferDifferent vinegars can be used for different flavors (red wine, coconut, balsamic)If it’s too tangy for your taste, add a little more salt
Whole30 Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
This last sauce is the easiest of all! Just toss 5 ingredients into the food processor and you’ll be enjoying this delicious sauce in no time. We like to use it for:
A topping for any bowl meal (greens/veggies/protein)Mixed with sauteed greens and chickenAs a dip for pretty much anything
Some tips for using this sauce:
Since it has avocado in it, it’s best to use it within 3-4 daysYou can extend the life of the sauce by adding some lime juiceIf you want to thin the sauce out, add a little olive oil or juices from the jar of roasted peppers
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