Vegan Garlic Cream Sauce
Indulge in the velvety, dairy-free goodness of this Vegan Garlic Cream Sauce, a rich and flavorful alternative to traditional cream-based sauces. Made with wholesome ingredients like soaked cashews, sautéed garlic, and a splash of almond milk, this versatile recipe is the perfect combination of creamy and garlicky. Nutritional yeast adds a subtle cheesy undertone, while a hint of lemon juice brightens the flavor profile. Ready in just 30 minutes, this sauce is ideal for drizzling over pasta, spreading on pizza, or serving as a luscious dipping sauce. Whether you’re embracing plant-based eating or simply looking to spice up your meals, this garlic cream sauce is a must-try for its ease, versatility, and restaurant-quality taste.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1.5 cup water
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk
Directions
Step 1
Soak the raw cashews in hot water for at least 10-15 minutes to soften them or overnight in cold water.
Step 2
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews and set them aside.
Step 3
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Step 4
Add the garlic cloves, minced, and sauté until fragrant and golden, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Step 5
Transfer the drained cashews to a blender or food processor. Add the sautéed garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and 0.5 cup of water.
Step 6
Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. This may take up to 2-3 minutes depending on your blender.
Step 7
Once smooth, add the unsweetened almond milk and blend again until fully incorporated into the sauce.
Step 8
Taste the sauce and adjust any seasoning as needed. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more water to reach your desired consistency.
Step 9
Transfer the blended sauce back to the saucepan and heat over low heat, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes until hot.
Step 10
Serve immediately over pasta, as a pizza base, or as a dipping sauce. Enjoy your flavorful vegan garlic cream sauce!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (697.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 993.5 |
| Total Fat 77.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2477.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 54.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.6g | |
| Protein 32.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 43.9IU | 0% |
| Calcium 321.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1236.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories