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Vegan Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce

Creamy Vegan Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Sauce/ Condiment
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium head cauliflower chopped (about 4 cups)
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled
  • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp salt or to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ –½ cup unsweetened almond milk optional

Method
 

  1. Add cauliflower, garlic, and vegetable broth to a pot.
  2. Simmer for 12–15 minutes until very soft.
  3. Transfer hot mixture to a blender.
  4. Add nutritional yeast, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  5. Blend until completely smooth.
  6. Adjust thickness with broth or plant milk.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Blend while hot for best texture
  • Sauce thickens as it cools
  • Use fresh garlic for best flavor
  • Add pasta water if serving with pasta