Best Vegan Gluten-Free Alfredo Sauce
A creamy and delicious vegan Alfredo sauce that is gluten-free, capturing the essence of the classic dish without any animal products.
- Prep Time: 240 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 250 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending, Heating
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked for 4 hours
- 1 cup almond milk
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Soak the cashews in a bowl and cover with water. Let them soak for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Rinse and drain the cashews under cold water to remove residue.
- Add the soaked cashews, almond milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, olive oil, and onion powder into a blender.
- Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the blended sauce into a saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring frequently for about 3-5 minutes.
- Serve the warm vegan Alfredo sauce over gluten-free pasta and enjoy immediately!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days or freeze for up to three months. Reheat gently with a splash of almond milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg