Imagine a creamy, luxurious Alfredo sauce that's not only dairy-free but also packed with nutrition and incredible flavor. This game-changing Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce will revolutionize your plant-based cooking, proving that healthy eating doesn't mean sacrificing taste or texture. Whether you're a committed vegan, lactose-intolerant, or simply looking to add more vegetables to your diet, this sauce is about to become your new culinary obsession!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cauliflower thoroughly and cut into small florets, discarding the tough central stem.
- Peel and mince the garlic cloves finely to release their aromatic flavors.
- In a large pot, pour the vegetable broth and add the cauliflower florets, ensuring they are mostly submerged in the liquid.
- Bring the broth to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cover the pot. Cook for approximately 8-10 minutes until the cauliflower is tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked cauliflower to a high-powered blender, reserving the cooking liquid.
- Add nutritional yeast, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the blender with the cauliflower.
- Gradually add the reserved cooking liquid to the blender, starting with 1/2 cup, and blend until smooth and creamy. Add more liquid if needed to achieve desired sauce consistency.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
- Serve immediately over pasta, roasted vegetables, or as a dipping sauce, while the sauce is warm and at its creamiest texture.
Tips
- Choose a fresh, firm cauliflower with tight, white florets for the best flavor and texture.
- Use a high-powered blender to ensure the smoothest, most velvety sauce possible.
- Don't discard the cooking liquid - it's packed with flavor and helps create the perfect sauce consistency.
- Adjust the liquid gradually when blending to control the thickness of your sauce.
- For extra richness, you can add a splash of plant-based milk or a tablespoon of olive oil.
- Taste and season carefully - the nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor, so adjust salt and pepper accordingly.
- Serve immediately for the most luxurious, creamy texture.
- This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and gently reheated before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 75kcal
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 1g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
