Elbows in Red Pepper Alfredo with Red Onion and Asparagus. Vegan.

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    2 servings

  • Calories

    443 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Vegan

Elbows in Red Pepper Alfredo with Red Onion and Asparagus. Vegan.

A simple and quick fun meal! Red pepper alfredo sauce made using either cashews or silken tofu, with some spices and veggies. Vegan Recipe.

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Ingredients

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  • 1/2 medium red pepper chopped (can be substituted with roasted red peppers)
  • 1/2 cup cashews soaked for an hour (can be substituted by silken tofu)
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (or a tablespoon of red onions cooked to golden)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cajun spice (optional, I like cajun spice and roasted red pepper together)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
  • 1 dried red chili
  • olive oil as required
  • nutrtional yeast (optional)
  • 2 cups Elbows or any pasta (cooked as per instructions on the package)
  • 5-7 asparagus sliced
  • 1/2 medium red onion
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Instructions

  1. In a pan, add a teaspoon of olive oil, garlic and dried red chili.
  2. Cook for 2 minutes on medium heat.
  3. Add in the chopped red pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, till the peppers start to brown (5-7 minutes).
  4. In a blender, add the cooked peppers, garlic, chili. Add in the soaked cashews, onion powder(or a tablespoon of cooked onions), garlic powder, cajun spice, salt to taste and 2 teaspoons olive oil. You can use roasted red peppers instead of cooked red peppers, and silken tofu instead of soaked cashews as well.
  5. Blend well, use a little water if needed and blend into a creamy mixure.
  6. In a large pan, add a teaspoon of canola oil, and add in the chopped red onion and sliced asparagus or any other veggies you want to add.
  7. Cook on medium low heat for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally till both are cooked well and start to brown.
  8. Add in the red pepper alfredo and cooked elbows or any other pasta.
  9. Toss well to coat. Adjust salt and spice and cook on low heat for 4-5 minutes or until the alfredo gets hot enough to bubble and the required consistency.
  10. Serve hot topped with nutritional yeast or daiya vegan cheese or fresh parsley!.

Notes

  • Nutritional information is based on 1 serving

Nutrition Information

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Calories 443kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 13mg (1%) Potassium 554mg (16%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1480IU (30%) Vitamin C 44.1mg (49%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 4.1mg (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 443 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 443kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 63g 21%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 13mg 1%
Potassium 554mg 12%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1480IU 30%
Vitamin C 44.1mg 49%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Iron 4.1mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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