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Vegan Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce
This vegan cauliflower Alfredo sauce with tofu is incredibly savoury, smooth, and perfect served with pasta for a dinner that's ready in under 15 minutes. You will love this alternative to classic Alfredo sauce that's entirely dairy-free, and gluten-free too!
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
363 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 10 oz pasta of your choice, gluten-free
- 4 cups cauliflower florets
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 8 oz tofu extra firm
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ½ lemon juice of
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to packaging instructions. Drain when cooked.
- Cook the cauliflower florets in a large saucepan for around 8-10 minutes. Alternatively, you can steam them in a steamer basket.
- Drain and rinse the cauliflower, and transfer to a blender or food processor, together with the salt, garlic powder, onion, garlic cloves, tofu, plant based milk, cornstarch and lemon juice. Blend until very smooth.
- Transfer the sauce to a large pan and stir over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Add the cooked pasta, stir together, and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
363kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
71g
(24%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
480mg
(20%)
Potassium
469mg
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin C
59mg
(66%)
Calcium
131mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 363
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 363kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 480mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 469mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 59mg | 66% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.