Vegan Alfredo Sauce
Creamy, rich, and entirely dairy-free, this Vegan Alfredo Sauce is a game-changer for plant-based cooking. Made with wholesome ingredients like raw cashews, nutritional yeast, and miso paste, this velvety sauce delivers all the indulgent flavor of traditional Alfredo with none of the guilt. A touch of fresh lemon juice and garlic enhances its savory profile, while the almond milk ensures a silky-smooth texture. Quick and easy to prepare, this sauce takes just 10 minutes of prep time and is perfect for drizzling over pasta, pairing with roasted vegetables, or even serving as a delectable dip. Whether you're vegan or just looking for a lighter, dairy-free option, this recipe will become a go-to in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 1.5 cups Unsweetened almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Miso paste (white or yellow)
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- optional Water (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
Soak the raw cashews in hot water for 15-20 minutes to soften them. Alternatively, soak them in room-temperature water overnight.
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews and add them to a blender.
Add the almond milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, miso paste, garlic cloves, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the blender.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a small amount of water (1 tablespoon at a time) to achieve your desired consistency.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.
Pour the sauce into a saucepan and heat over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes until warmed through.
Serve over your favorite pasta, roasted vegetables, or use it as a creamy dip. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
912 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.0 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 918 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 34.0 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 738 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 1389 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
