Easy Vegan Alfredo Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
122 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Easy Vegan Alfredo Sauce
Description
The recipe starts by blending raw cashews with lemon juice, hot water, and a combination of garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Processing at high speed creates a creamy texture without any visible cashew bits. Optionally, vegan parmesan cheese is added for enhanced flavor and consistency.
This vegan Alfredo sauce is rich and smooth, relying on the soaked cashews' natural creaminess and lemon juice's brightness. It requires no cooking post-blending, making it quick to prepare and versatile for various dishes.
Serve the sauce immediately with your preferred noodles or vegetables. The sauce stores well in the refrigerator for several days and can be frozen for longer preservation. Soaking cashews beforehand aids blending if a powerful blender is unavailable. Sunflower seeds can substitute for cashews if nuts are a concern.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cashew nuts raw
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice approx. half of a large lemon
- ¾ cup water hot
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon thyme dried
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnish
- vegan parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Add all your ingredients to a powerful blender and process on high until smooth and creamy. Continue processing to ensure there are no loose cashew bits. Add 2-3 tablespoons of vegan parmesan cheese if desired.
- Serve with your favourite noodles or veggies.
Notes
- Store leftovers refrigerated for 4-5 days or freeze in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Use hot water in the recipe to avoid needing to heat the sauce later.
- If your blender isn't powerful, soak cashews in boiling water for 20-30 minutes before blending.
- Sunflower seeds can replace cashews if nut allergies or preferences require it, with similar results.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 122 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 122cal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 198mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 154mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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