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cajun alfredo sauce in a pan

Cajun Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Sarah Harper MS, RD, LDN
The sauce stores well, making it perfect for meal prep. Whip up a batch and use it throughout the week for quick and easy dinner recipes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course, sauce
Cuisine American, cajun
Servings 6 servings
Calories 168 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Blender
  • measuing cups and spoons
  • rubber spatula

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup raw cashews
  • 1½ cups unsweetened soy milk
  • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh is better
  • 1 cup onion, chopped approx medium sized
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp algae oil or olive oil
  • ½ cup carrot
  • ½ cup celery
  • 1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 tsp kosher salt optional
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • fresh nutmeg optional

Instructions
 

  • Soak the Cashews: If you haven’t already, soak the raw cashews overnight or in hot water for at least 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Sauté the Onion and Garlic: Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Remove from heat.
  • Blend the Cashew Sauce: In a high-speed blender, combine the soaked cashews, unsweetened soy milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, sautéed onion and garlic, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg (if using). Blend on high until the sauce is completely smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  • Sauté Carrot & Celery: Sauté carrot and celery for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  • Toast Cajun Spices: Toast Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder in the pan for 30-60 seconds.
  • Add Cashew Alfredo Sauce: Pour blended sauce into pan, stir with veggies and spices, and cook for 2-3 minutes until warmed.
    Pour it over pasta, shrimp, or veggies for a creamy, spicy kick.

Notes

Thinner Sauce: If the sauce is too thick, add small amounts of water, broth, or soy milk to thin it out to your desired consistency.
Extra heat: Add a splash of hot sauce, more cayenne pepper, or a pinch of red pepper flakes for more heat. 

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 428mgPotassium: 390mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2522IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 2mg
Keyword easy, sauce
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