Why settle for plain roasted veggies when you can take them to the next level with flavorful and versatile sauces? Whether you’re a fan of tangy, creamy, or spicy flavors, there’s a sauce on this list to suit everyone!
Looking for ways to sauce up your roasted vegetables?
Whether you’re looking to add a bit of zest or a creamy kick, sauces are a great way to add loads of flavor!
Check out these unique and delicious sauces that will take your veggies from bland to flavor-packed.
PS – Be sure to check out these 30+Vegetable Recipes too!
The BEST Sauces for Roasted Vegetables
Balsamic Reduction (Balsamic Glaze)
Learn how to make Balsamic Reduction with just 2 ingredients! This easy, 20-minute recipe turns balsamic vinegar and an optional sweetener into a thick, glossy, and tangy-sweet syrup that’s perfect for drizzling on salads, veggies, meats, desserts, and more.
Balsamic Reduction
Creamy Harissa Dressing
This naturally dairy-free and gluten-free Creamy Harissa Sauce is addictively delicious! Tahini, harissa paste, lemon, and maple syrup are whisked until smooth, leaving you with a bold and tangy sauce to drizzle over everything, from salads to eggs to meat.
Creamy Harissa Sauce
Easy Lemon Dill Sauce
Brighten up your roasted veggies with a zesty lemon dill sauce. Simply combine lemon juice, fresh dill and butter. This sauce adds a refreshing and aromatic twist to any vegetable medley.
Lemon Butter Dill Sauce
Easy Chimichurri Sauce
Originally from Argentina, chimichurri is a vibrant and herby sauce that complements roasted vegetables beautifully. Blend together fresh parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Drizzle this green goodness over your roasted veggies to elevate their flavors.
Chimichurri
Tarragon Cream Sauce
Creamy Tarragon Sauce: Tarragon Cream Sauce is a warm and luxurious condiment for chicken, fish, beef, and more. Quick and easy to make with only 8 ingredients, it instantly makes your everyday dinners feel gourmet!
Tarragon Cream Sauce
Roasted Red Pepper Aioli
Red Pepper Aioli combines creamy mayo, roasted red peppers, chipotle in adobe sauce, lemon juice, and garlic for a smoky-sweet and versatile sauce. Made with just a handful of ingredients, it comes together in minutes and is perfect for drizzling, dipping, or spreading on all your favorite snacks, sides, and mains.
Red Pepper Aioli
Miso Sauce
This easy Miso Sauce delivers bold umami depth in minutes – perfect as a dressing, dip, spread, or marinade. Once you taste its perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy notes, you’ll want to drizzle it on everything!
Miso Sauce
Creamy Feta Dressing
This creamy and tangy Feta Dressing is the ultimate Greek-style condiment! Easy to make with 8 simple ingredients, it adds a burst of flavors to salads, grilled meats, sandwiches, and more.
Feta Dressing
Parmesan Cream Sauce
This 15-minute Parmesan Cream Sauce is the ultimate condiment for cheese lovers. Parmesan cheese, garlic, and heavy cream are swirled together in a skillet to give you a silky smooth and decadent sauce for pasta, chicken, and more.
Parmesan Cream Sauce
Cilantro Lime Crema
If you're a fan of cilantro, this sauce is a must-try. Blend fresh cilantro, lime juice, garlic, honey, and olive oil until smooth. Drizzle this zesty dressing over your roasted veggies for a burst of freshness.
Cilantro Lime Dressing
Romesco Sauce
Originating from Catalonia, Spain, romesco sauce is a smoky and slightly spicy sauce that adds depth to roasted vegetables. Make it by blending roasted red peppers, almonds, garlic, olive oil, sherry vinegar, and smoked paprika. It's particularly fantastic with roasted bell peppers and eggplant.
Romesco Sauce
Easy Homemade Garlic Aioli
Learn how to make Garlic Aioli at home in just 5 minutes with only 4 ingredients! This creamy condiment is so delicious and perfect as a dip, drizzle, sandwich spread, and so much more.
Garlic Aioli
Peri Peri Sauce
Peri Peri Sauce: Awaken your taste buds with Peri Peri Sauce, a classic South African condiment made with African bird's eye chili peppers, garlic, and citrus. Its bold, fiery flavor perfectly complements chicken, shrimp, vegetables, and more!
Peri Peri Sauce
Dill Yogurt Sauce
This delicious Yogurt Dill Sauce is a creamy yet light all-purpose sauce you’ll want to use on everything. Easy to make with Greek yogurt, lemon, garlic, and dill, just a scoop adds bright and vibrant flavors to salad bowls, veggies, grilled meats, and more!
Yogurt Dill Sauce
Green Goddess Dip
Green Goddess sauce is a vibrant and herbaceous dressing that adds a burst of freshness to roasted vegetables. In a blender or food processor, combine fresh herbs such as parsley, basil, tarragon, or chives, along with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, anchovy paste (optional), and a drizzle of olive oil. Blend until smooth, adjusting the consistency with water if needed. This sauce complements roasted asparagus, green beans, or potatoes beautifully, bringing a touch of elegance to your dish.
Green Goddess Sauce
Easy Bearnaise Sauce
Béarnaise sauce, a classic French sauce, is traditionally paired with steak but can also elevate the flavors of roasted vegetables. This rich and velvety sauce combines the richness of clarified butter with the tanginess of white wine vinegar and the aromatic flavors of shallots and tarragon.
Bearnaise Sauce
Basil Tahini Sauce
Creamy and nutty, tahini dressing pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables. Blend tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and water to create a smooth, pourable sauce. Drizzle it over your veggies and sprinkle with sesame seeds for extra texture.
Basil Tahini Sauce
Dill Yogurt Sauce
This delicious Yogurt Dill Sauce is a creamy yet light all-purpose sauce you’ll want to use on everything. Easy to make with Greek yogurt, lemon, garlic, and dill, just a scoop adds bright and vibrant flavors to salad bowls, veggies, grilled meats, and more!
Dill Yogurt Sauce
Cowboy Butter
When your steaks, potatoes, or chicken need a bold boost of flavor, turn to Cowboy Butter! It’s the ultimate steakhouse-style butter sauce that’s easy to make in 5 minutes with melted butter, garlic, herbs, lemon, and simple spices.
Cowboy Butter
How to make ahead and store
Many of these sauce recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead.
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Full Recipe
15+ Sauces for Roasted Vegetables
Why settle for plain veggies when you can take them to the next level with one of these 15+ flavorful sauces for roasted vegetables. Try these Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze. It's a simple and elegant side dish that both kids and adults love!
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Serves 8 servings
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Brussels sprouts
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Cut off the brown ends of the Brussels sprouts and cut in half. Mix them in a bowl with the olive oil. Pour them on two baking sheets and roast for 25-30 minutes, until crisp on the outside and tender on the inside.
- Meanwhile, combine the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until glaze is thick and syrupy, about 20 minutes.
- Drizzle the balsamic reduction over the roasted sprouts. Sprinkle with dried cranberries and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 694mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 1285IU | Vitamin C: 144.6mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2.7mg
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