Healthier Alfredo Sauce (100% Plant-Based)
This Healthier Alfredo Sauce is 100% plant-based and a versitile sauce that can be used in pasta, grain bowls, pizzas, or with roasted veggies.
Equipment
- 1 high powered blender like vitamix
- 1 rubber spatula
- measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- ¾ cup raw cashews
- 1½ cup unsweetened soy milk
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh is best
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil or algae oil
- ⅓ cup water for thinning - adjust as needed to reach desired consistency
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.
Notes
Recipe Yield: Approximately 4 cups
Serving Size: ½ cup per serving (yields 8 servings total)
Nutrition
Calories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 95IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 1mg
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