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Asparagus Flatbread with Garlic Cashew Cream Sauce
Naan is topped with rich garlic cashew cream sauce, shaved asparagus and fresh herbs to make this flatbread that's perfect for spring.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 2 flatbreads
Calories: 771 kcal
Course:
Bread , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the flatbread:
- 2 whole grain naan or other prepared flatbread
For the garlic cashew cream sauce:
- 1 cup raw cashews soaked and drained*
- ½ cup water
- 1-2 garlic cloves depending on size
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ½ teaspoon salt
For topping:
- 1 bunch asparagus shaved into strips using a vegetable peeler
- 3 green onions finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh dill
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- Olive oil and/or balsamic for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and place the naan on a cookie sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- While the naan bakes, prepare the garlic cashew cream sauce by combining the soaked and drained nuts in a blender with the remaining ingredients. Blend on high until smooth and creamy. Add more water as needed to thin.
- Remove naan from the oven and set aside to cool a bit while you prepare the toppings.
- Spread a layer of garlic cashew cream sauce on top of each naan loaf, and then top with shaved asparagus, green onion, and crushed red pepper. Bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes, until warm.
- Sprinkle with fresh dill and drizzle with olive oil or balsamic vinegar (optional). Serve warm and enjoy!
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Notes
- *Soak the cashews in a bowl covered with several inches of water for 6 hours or up to overnight. You can also soak them in very hot water for 30 minutes.
- As an alternative to the cashew cream sauce, you can use a combo of ½ cup shredded mozzarella and ½ cup Parmesan cheese. Place half the mozzarella on the bottom of both flatbreads, then top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 10-12 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
771kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
84g
(28%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
1446mg
(60%)
Potassium
691mg
(20%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
694IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
135mg
(14%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2flatbreads
Amount Per Serving
Calories 771
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 771kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 84g | 28% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 1446mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 691mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 694IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 14% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.