Vegan Alfredo
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
8 servings (4 cups)
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Calories
94 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Vegan Alfredo
Description
This Vegan Alfredo sauce recipe uses raw cashews blended with vegetable broth to create a smooth sauce. Heating the blended sauce gently on the stove allows it to thicken, while black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes add subtle spice. The creamy texture comes from the cashews, and the sauce can coat pasta or be used in other recipes like vegan white lasagna.
The sauce has a mild, nutty taste and velvety texture, deriving from the raw cashews and vegetable broth. It thickens on heating and firming when cooled but can be thinned with broth.
Serve the sauce with freshly cooked pasta stirred in immediately for a creamy dish. It can also be saved in the fridge and reheated with additional broth to maintain the desired thickness.
Raw cashews are recommended for the best flavor and control. Doubling the recipe is suggested to have extra sauce ready for later use.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cashews raw
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- black pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Add the cashews and veggie broth to a blender. Blend for one minute.
- Add the sauce to a pot and heat over medium low heat. Add the black pepper and crushed red pepper (if using).
- Add your cooked pasta into the pot, mix well, and serve immediately. You could also use the sauce for this Vegan White Lasagna.
Notes
- Use raw cashews without roasting or added salt for the best control over flavor.
- The sauce will thicken after heating and when cooled; stir in vegetable broth to adjust consistency before reheating.
- Double the recipe to have extra sauce stored in the refrigerator for future use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings (4 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 94 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 94kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 355mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 108mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 206IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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