Here are four sauces that can be used with many dishes.
Mediterranean Olive Sauce
1 cup (240 g) pitted olives
1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
2 Tbs. (30 ml) organic lemon juice
1 tsp. (5 ml) Dijon mustard
handful of parsley leaves
2 garlic cloves
pinch or two of red pepper flakes
1. In a blender, purée all the ingredients until nearly smooth.
Cilantro-Lime Yogurt
1 jalapeño (seeded and chopped)
1 cup (240 ml) (dairy-free) plain organic yogurt
1/2 cup (100 g) cilantro
2 Tbs. (30 ml) organic lime juice
pinch or two of ground cumin
1. In a blender, purée all the ingredients until very smooth.
Sriracha-Honey Vinaigrette
2 Tbs. (30 ml) each orange cider vinegar and olive oil
1 Tbs. (15 ml) sriracha
1 tsp. (5 ml) organic honey
1. Whisk all together.
Romesco Sauce
1 cup (200 g) roasted red peppers
1/2 cup (100 g) packed parsley
1/4 cup (50 g) roasted organic almonds
1. In a food processor, pulse all ingredients.