Roasted Garlic Dairy-Free Alfredo Sauce - creamy and delicious, this dairy-free, vegan Alfredo sauce is a must-try!!
Ingredients
2cupsraw cashewssoaked in water overnight or soaked in boiling water for at least 30 min
¾cupunsweetened almond milk
½cup+ 1 tablespoon vegetable brothplus additional for thinning out
¼cupwhite onionminced
1-2clovesroasted garlicsub garlic confit - although raw garlic cloves will work just as well
2teaspoonslemon juice
1teaspoonkosher salt
¼teaspoonground black pepper
Instructions
Blend: In a high-powered blender, add softened cashews, ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk, ½ cup + 1 tablespoon vegetable broth, minced onion, 1-2 cloves roasted garlic, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Blend on high for several minutes, stopping periodically to scrape down the sides.
Adjust: If you want the consistency thinner, add additional vegetable broth 1 tablespoon at a time. Taste and add additional garlic or salt, to taste. Continue blending on high until it reaches a smooth consistency.
Serve: Enjoy right away!
Notes
Consistency: As the sauce is heated it will thicken up. Keep additional vegetable broth on hand, adding one tablespoon at a time to thin sauce out as it heats up (as needed).