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Cashew Alfredo Sauce Recipe

A creamy and delicious vegan Alfredo sauce made from cashews.
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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 2 hours
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Drain and rinse the soaked cashews.
  2. 2. In a blender, combine the cashews, water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  4. 4. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. 5. Serve over your favorite pasta or use as a sauce for vegetables.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Alfredo, Cashew, Vegan
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