Dairy-Free Aligot

Indulge in the creamy, stretchy delight of Dairy-Free Aligot, a plant-based take on the classic French comfort food. This recipe replaces traditional cheese and cream with a velvety blend of soaked cashews, unsweetened almond milk, and tapioca flour, creating a luscious, dairy-free cheese-like consistency. Nutritional yeast and lemon juice infuse the dish with tangy, umami-rich flavor, while silky-smooth russet potatoes serve as the perfect base. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients like garlic and olive oil, this vegan aligot delivers on both simplicity and decadence. Serve it piping hot as an irresistible side dish to wow guests or upgrade your next meal with its signature stretchy texture. Perfect for plant-based diets, this crowd-pleasing dish is pure comfort in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds russet potatoes
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 cup cashew nuts
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup tapioca flour
• 1 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Place cashew nuts in a bowl, cover with water, and soak for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Step 2

Peel and dice the russet potatoes into uniform chunks.

Step 3

Peel the garlic cloves.

Step 4

In a large pot, add the diced potatoes, garlic cloves, and cover with water.

Step 5

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Step 6

While potatoes are cooking, drain and rinse the soaked cashew nuts.

Step 7

In a blender, combine the soaked cashews, almond milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and tapioca flour. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Step 8

Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and return to the pot.

Step 9

Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes to a smooth consistency.

Step 10

Place the pot over low heat and gradually add the blended cashew mixture to the mashed potatoes. Stir continuously with a wooden spoon.

Step 11

Continue cooking over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes thick and glossy, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 12

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 13

Serve the dairy-free aligot immediately, pulling gently with a spoon to highlight its stretchy texture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1651.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2212.7

Total Fat 95.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3489.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 305.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.5g	0%
Total Sugars 19.9g
Protein 52.5g	0%

Vitamin D 87.8IU	0%
Calcium 667.7mg	0%
Iron 21.5mg	0%
Potassium 6113.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.4%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 53.4%