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Creamy Vegan Alfredo Sauce
Lisa

Creamy Vegan Alfredo Sauce

This sauce is a cashew based, plant based, dairy free, and is gluten free. A sauce that has a cheesy rich flavor and a creamy texture, without adding any cheese!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
4 hours of soaking time for the cashews. 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Course: gluten free, Main Course, sauce, vegan
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Raw Cashews
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 3/4 Cup Water
  • 1/4 Cup Vegetable Broth
  • 1 Tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 2 tsp Cornstarch
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • High speed blender or processor

Method
 

  1. In a medium sized bowl, add the raw cashews, and fill the bowl with hot water until the cashews are covered, then set aside for no less than 4 hours.
  2. After 4 hours of soaking the cashews, drain, rinse, and set aside.
  3. Add the cashews to the blender along with the other ingredients.
  4. Blend until the sauce is nice and velvety-smooth.
  5. Pour the sauce into a medium sized sauce pan.
  6. Warm up the sauce on medium heat, stirring as it comes to a boil.
  7. Continually stir the sauce so that it will not scorch or burn.
  8. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

How to serve this Creamy Vegan Alfredo Sauce
  • Stir into your favorite paste
  • Top your baked potatoes
  • Replace the red sauce on your pizza with this white sauce
  • Add to your favorite cooked vegetables