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Vegan Cashew Alfredo Sauce Recipe

A creamy, dairy-free Alfredo sauce made from cashews. Perfect for pasta or as a dip.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews soaked in water for at least 4 hours
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Drain and rinse the soaked cashews.
  2. 2. In a blender, combine the cashews, water, nutritional yeast, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  3. 3. Pour the mixture into a saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. 4. Serve immediately over pasta or as a dip.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Alfredo, Cashew, Vegan
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