High Protein Creamy Vegetable Puree

Elevate your comfort food game with this High Protein Creamy Vegetable Puree, a velvety, plant-based dish packed with wholesome ingredients and rich flavors. Perfect for a nourishing lunch or dinner, this recipe combines tender cauliflower, sweet carrots, and protein-packed chickpeas with savory notes of garlic, cumin, and nutritional yeast for a creamy, dairy-free finish. With unsweetened almond milk and vegetable broth as the base, this puree achieves a luscious texture without heavy cream, making it both vegan-friendly and guilt-free. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a quick, healthy option for meal prep or a cozy weeknight meal. Serve it hot with a garnish of fresh parsley for a vibrant burst of color and flavor. This satisfying vegetable puree is sure to become a staple in your rotation for hearty, high-protein meals!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 head, chopped cauliflower
• 2 medium, sliced carrots
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed chickpeas
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the chopped cauliflower and sliced carrots. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Add the chickpeas, vegetable broth, almond milk, nutritional yeast, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 6

Once the vegetables are cooked, remove the pot from heat. Using an immersion blender, blend the mixture until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, transfer the mixture in batches to a blender and puree until smooth, returning it to the pot afterward.

Step 7

Adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper to taste, if necessary.

Step 8

Serve the creamy vegetable puree hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2322.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1619.0

Total Fat 51.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5319.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 231.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 63.4g	0%
Total Sugars 56.2g
Protein 77.4g	0%

Vitamin D 87.8IU	0%
Calcium 995.6mg	0%
Iron 23.6mg	0%
Potassium 5578.1mg	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: 27.2%

Protein: 18.3%

Carbs: 54.5%