Tomato-Cumin Sauce
Inspired by: Uzbek and Kazakh stews and sambals Flavor: Earthy, warm, tangy Ingredients: Tomato, cumin, garlic, onion, chili, lemon juice Use for: Wraps, veggie bowls, mushroom kebabs
Carrot-Onion Sauce (No Oil)
Inspired by: Base layers in Uzbek plov and stew dishes Flavor: Sweet-savory Ingredients: Grated carrots, onion, garlic, cumin, lemon juice Use for: Cauliflower rice, stuffed peppers, roasted roots
Garlic-Herb Sauce (Fat-Free, Dairy-Free)
Inspired by: Yogurt-herb sauces traditionally used with meat and rice Flavor: Creamy, garlicky, fresh Ingredients: Zucchini or cauliflower base, dill, parsley, garlic, lemon juice Use for: Cabbage rolls, raw veggie drizzles, squash dishes
Adjika-Inspired Pepper Sauce (Oil-Free, No Vinegar)
Inspired by: Tajik and Uzbek-style adjika Flavor: Spicy, smoky, slightly sweet Ingredients: Roasted red bell peppers, tomato, garlic, chili, lemon juice Use for: Roasted vegetables, wild mushroom skewers, wrap spreads
Herbed Celery Root Purée (Creamy, Fat-Free)
Inspired by: Rustic Eastern European spreads Flavor: Mild, herby Ingredients: Steamed celeriac, garlic, lemon juice, dill Use for: Wraps, cold veggie spreads, spooned over greens
Apple-Onion Chutney (No Sugar, No Vinegar)
Inspired by: Polish and Czech sweet-savory relishes Flavor: Tart, slightly sweet Ingredients: Grated apple, red onion, lemon juice, thyme Use for: Roasted beets, cabbage rolls, squash
Cucumber-Herb Dressing (No Yogurt)
Inspired by: Slavic yogurt-cucumber dips Flavor: Cool, refreshing Ingredients: Cucumber, lemon juice, dill, parsley, optional zucchini for creaminess Use for: Lettuce wraps, raw veggie plate, dressing for steamed cabbage
Tomato-Paprika Sauce (Clean Lecsó-Inspired)
Inspired by: Hungarian lecsó Flavor: Rich, sweet-savory Ingredients: Tomatoes, red bell peppers, garlic, sweet paprika Use for: Zucchini noodles, veggie bowls, squash
Lemon-Cabbage Slaw Dressing (No Vinegar, No Oil)
Inspired by: Ukrainian cabbage salads Flavor: Tangy, bright Ingredients: Lemon juice, garlic, celery seed, shredded apple or raw beet Use for: Raw slaws or as a crunchy wrap filler
Fresh Dill-Mustard Sauce (No Vinegar)
Inspired by: Baltic and Slavic mustard sauces Flavor: Sharp, tangy, herby Ingredients: Ground mustard seed, lemon juice, dill, garlic Use for: Cauliflower steaks, mushroom cutlets, beet patties