Vegan Alfredo Sauce

Creamy, rich, and entirely dairy-free, this Vegan Alfredo Sauce is a game-changer for plant-based cooking. Made with wholesome ingredients like raw cashews, nutritional yeast, and miso paste, this velvety sauce delivers all the indulgent flavor of traditional Alfredo with none of the guilt. A touch of fresh lemon juice and garlic enhances its savory profile, while the almond milk ensures a silky-smooth texture. Quick and easy to prepare, this sauce takes just 10 minutes of prep time and is perfect for drizzling over pasta, pairing with roasted vegetables, or even serving as a delectable dip. Whether you're vegan or just looking for a lighter, dairy-free option, this recipe will become a go-to in your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Raw cashews
• 1.5 cups Unsweetened almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
• 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Miso paste (white or yellow)
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0 optional Water (as needed for consistency)

Directions

Step 1

Soak the raw cashews in hot water for 15-20 minutes to soften them. Alternatively, soak them in room-temperature water overnight.

Step 2

Drain and rinse the soaked cashews and add them to a blender.

Step 3

Add the almond milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, miso paste, garlic cloves, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the blender.

Step 4

Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a small amount of water (1 tablespoon at a time) to achieve your desired consistency.

Step 5

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.

Step 6

Pour the sauce into a saucepan and heat over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes until warmed through.

Step 7

Serve over your favorite pasta, roasted vegetables, or use it as a creamy dip. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(795g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	912.1

Total Fat 68.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 918.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g	0%
Total Sugars 8.6g
Protein 34.0g	0%

Vitamin D 150.0IU	0%
Calcium 737.9mg	0%
Iron 10.4mg	0%
Potassium 1389.0mg	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: 63.6%

Protein: 14.1%

Carbs: 22.2%