Whole 30 Alfredo sauce
Healthy creamy Alfredo Sauce
WHOLE30 FRIENDLY
This Whole30 alfredo sauce is incredibly rich and creamy. It’s a cashew-based. Soy, and dairy-free with a deliciously savory, cheesy-like flavorr
Prep Time: 5 min | Cook Time: 15 min
I’m not vegan or dairy-free but as I have been mentioning in my recent posts, I’m doing the whole30 challenge (currently in day 29) The main reason why I decided to embarked the Whole30 journey was because I want to become gluten and dairy-free. Not just for 30 days, but actually make it a life-style.
I tried it for a few weeks last year, and I saw a huge difference in my skin, digestion, and mental health. A lot of us are sensitive to gluten and dairy, and never really discover it . We go trough life with constant, aches, upset stomachs, or headaches often turning to medications, prescription strength pills, or over the counter remedies. Not identifying the main source of the issue which could very well be the food we are consuming. Thats why I am such a fan of Whole30. It is the perfect way to determinate what foods are better for you. Remember, what works for me might not work for you, but it is a important to find out so we can enjoy of a vibrant health.
That being said I have been experimenting with sauces, and ways in which I can make that change subtainlbale after Whole30 is over.
I have been craving creamy Alfredo pasta for the last week, but I was really trying to cancel the thought out because I knew I could not have it. Until I thought, wait a minute! I can try and create something. After several tries, and fails I finally made a perfect creamy alfredo sauce, low in calories, healthy, Whole30 approved. Perfect to go over zuchinni noddles.
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my affinity for cashews and their amazing ability to morph into creamy, dreamy, dairy-like recipes has helped me believe that my dairy free life style can be sustainable.
For this recipe you want to soak your cashews overnight, or at least two hours prior to making the sauce. I always buy my cashews in bulk, they are cheaper this way, and this method also allows me to get as much or as little as I want. Cashew consumption leads to lower risk for a variety of diseases – including cancer, obesity, and heart disease, so adding this seeds to your pantry is a great idea.
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If you’ve never cooked with nutritional yeast before, it’s small little flakes yellow in color and with a nutty cheesy flavor. Nutritional yeast is an inactive yeast that is a favorite during Whole30 because of its unique flavor and similarity to cheese when added to foods. I mostly use it to add extra flavor to my soups, casseroles, or in this case a generous spoonful for this delicious Alfredo sauce. Nutritional yeast is also the only reliable food source of vitamin B12, so if you're vegan, it's a good idea to add some to your food regularly.
I should mention that this sauce does thicken up as it’s stored in the fridge and while you’re cooking with it. If that happens and you want a thinner sauce, just add more water.
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So what do you do with this sauce?
I’d start with topping it on spiraled veggies like zucchini or sweet potatoes. You can also top this Alfredo sauce on roasted vegetables or potatoes. So good!
