Vegan Seafood Sauce – Bloveslife Style

Hey y’all, it’s Bloveslife! Today, I’ve got something special for all my plant-based foodies – a rich, flavorful, VEGAN version of my beloved seafood sauce.

Whether you're cutting back on animal products or just exploring new flavors, this sauce brings all the savory, sweet, and tangy goodness you love — no chicken broth, no dairy, no compromise. We’re packing it with fresh veggies, natural sweetness, and deep umami layers. Let’s get into it.

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Vegan Seafood Sauce – Bloveslife Style

 Ingredients:

• 1 stick Earth Balance vegan butter (about 800 calories – you can use less if watching fats)

• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced

• ½–1 cup of mixed bell peppers, diced

• 2 cups of vegetable broth (low-sodium preferred)

• 1–2 tablespoons agave syrup (or to taste)

• 1–2 tablespoons coconut sugar

• ¼ cup kombucha (adds that fermented tang – replaces soda!)

• 1–2 tablespoons Bragg’s apple cider vinegar

• 1 tablespoon pickled ginger, chopped

• 2–3 cloves of garlic, minced

• Juice of ½ a lemon

• Seasonings to taste (suggestions: smoked paprika, Old Bay, cayenne, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder)

Instructions:

1. Melt the vegan butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Let it coat the pan with that rich, buttery aroma.

2. Sauté the sliced onions until they become golden and caramelized — this is where flavor starts building!

3. Toss in the diced bell peppers and cook for a few minutes until they soften.

4. Pour in the vegetable broth, and stir gently to deglaze any bits on the bottom.

5. Add the sweeteners: agave syrup and coconut sugar. These will balance the acidity and round out the flavor.

6. Splash in the kombucha — trust me, this adds a punch of brightness and fermented complexity.

7. Stir in Bragg’s vinegar, pickled ginger, and minced garlic. These bring heat, depth, and zing.

8. Finish with fresh lemon juice and your favorite seasonings. Keep stirring!

9. Let the sauce simmer on low heat. It’ll naturally thicken and become glossy. No need to overload with butter — let the ingredients do their magic.

Pro Tips:

• Don’t skip the kombucha — it’s the secret twist for tang without soda.

• Use pickled ginger for that layered, slightly spicy edge.

• Taste as you go — this sauce is all about balance: sweet, salty, tangy, spicy.

This is my personal go-to when I’m craving that bold seafood flavor without the seafood. Perfect over veggies, tofu, vegan shrimp, or as a dipping sauce. Customize it to your soul’s flavor. 💖

Let me know if y’all try it – tag me when you do! #BloveslifeSauce