Vegan Alfredo Sauce
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 tablespoon vegan butter you can use olive oil if you prefer *see notes
- 1 shallot 1 large or 2 small
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- 2 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup almond milk
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 tablespoon vegan parmesean cheese
- ¼ teaspoon coarse salt
- ⅛ tsp freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- To a large microwaveable bowl add cauliflower and enough water just to cover.
- Microwave for about 10 minutes or until completely soft, then drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat a medium saute pan on medium high heat.
- Add half the butter and allow to melt.
- Add shallots and saute for about 5-7 minutes until translucent and soft.
- Add the garlic and saute until fragrant about 30 seconds.
- Add the flour to the pan and allow to cook about 2-3 minutes, stirring the pan often but being careful not to let the flour burn.
- Add the broth, milk and thyme leaves and whisk to incorporate ingredients.
- Lower the heat to medium and continue to whisk often and until mixture thickens about 8-10min.
- Stir in the nutmeg and season with salt and pepper.
- Allow sauce to cool slightly about 5 min.
- Very carefully transfer the sauce to a blender along with the cooked cauliflower, parmesan cheese and remaining butter.
- Blend until completely smooth and velvety.
- Use immediately or store in an air tight container for up to 3-4 days.
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Nutrition
Serving: 2cupsCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 760mgPotassium: 333mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 251IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 1mg
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