Whole30 Garlic Cream Sauce
Elevate your meals with this indulgent yet guilt-free Whole30 Garlic Cream Sauce, a velvety and flavorful dairy-free alternative perfect for any dish. Made with raw cashews and rich garlic sautéed in olive oil, this creamy sauce achieves its luxurious texture from a blend of soaked cashews and nutritional yeast, while fresh lemon juice adds a subtle tang. Completely Whole30-compliant, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly, it's the ultimate plant-based pairing for roasted vegetables, zoodles, or grilled proteins. Ready in under 30 minutes with minimal prep, this versatile sauce is as easy as it is delicious, making it a must-have for meal prep or quick weeknight dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 1.5 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 5 large Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with water. Soak for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews, discarding the soaking water.
In a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic cloves and sauté until golden and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Transfer the sautéed garlic, along with the oil, to a high-powered blender or food processor.
Add the drained cashews, 1.5 cups of fresh water, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and nutritional yeast to the blender.
Blend the mixture on high speed until completely smooth and creamy. This may take about 2-3 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice if desired.
Transfer the sauce to a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat, stirring continuously, until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Serve the Whole30 Garlic Cream Sauce immediately with your favorite dishes, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
973 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.3 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1219 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.2 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 29.0 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1106 mg | 24% | |
*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.
